Evgeny Kuznetsov vs Nico Hischier
2019-20 · Faceoff Head-to-Head
Scouting Report
Nico Hischier holds a +8.4% FO% edge overall. Look for Hischier on defensive-zone draws (92% H2H, 12 meetings). Kuznetsov wins 42.6% vs left-shot opponents — Hischier shoots left.
Prediction Breakdown
Model
XGBoost ML Model
Overall FO% (Bayesian)
Kuznetsov 44.1% vs Hischier 51.6% (-8.4%)
H2H factor
Hischier leads 21-8 in 29 meetings
Offensive zone
Kuznetsov 90.0%
Defensive zone
Kuznetsov 79.8%
Neutral zone
Kuznetsov 87.8%
Result
Evgeny Kuznetsov favored at 85.1%
85.1%
14.9%
Kuznetsov
Hischier
Head-to-Head Record
8
-
21
(29 meetings)
8
21
Kuznetsov
Hischier
Last 10: Kuznetsov 4-6 Hischier
Zone Breakdown
Offensive Zone
Edge: Kuznetsov
5
3
Kuznetsov
Hischier
8 total
Defensive Zone
Edge: Hischier
1
11
Kuznetsov
Hischier
12 total
Neutral Zone
Edge: Hischier
2
7
Kuznetsov
Hischier
9 total
Situation Matchup
Situation
Kuznetsov
Hischier
Edge
Even Strength
43.5% (747)
50.1% (789)
-6.6%
Power Play
46.3% (41)
58.9% (151)
-12.6%
Penalty Kill
26.7% (15)
57.5% (40)
-30.8%
On penalty kill, Hischier has a +30.8% edge.
Handedness & Splits
Handedness
Hischier shoots left. Kuznetsov is 42.6% vs left-shot opponents (566).
Kuznetsov shoots left. Hischier is 48.3% vs left-shot opponents (598).
Home / Away
Kuznetsov
Hischier
Home
43.7% (414)
53.7% (445)
Away
42.9% (389)
50.1% (535)
By Period
Kuznetsov
Hischier
P1
43.7%
52.6%
P2
44.1%
49.8%
P3
42.1%
52.8%
OT
42.9%
51.9%
Final 5 min
45.7%
48.9%
Recent Form
Player
Last 50
Last 200
Career
Kuznetsov
46.0%▲
44.0%
43.3%
Hischier
50.0%▼
56.0%
51.7%
Recent Faceoffs
| Date | Period | Time | Zone | Winner |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Feb 22, 2020 | 2 | 06:34 | Neutral | Nico Hischier |
| Feb 22, 2020 | 2 | 06:30 | Neutral | Nico Hischier |
| Feb 22, 2020 | 1 | 16:18 | Defensive | Nico Hischier |
| Jan 16, 2020 | 3 | 05:56 | Offensive | Evgeny Kuznetsov |
| Jan 16, 2020 | 3 | 05:46 | Offensive | Evgeny Kuznetsov |
| Jan 16, 2020 | 2 | 11:33 | Offensive | Evgeny Kuznetsov |
| Jan 16, 2020 | 2 | 07:12 | Defensive | Nico Hischier |
| Jan 16, 2020 | 1 | 19:52 | Defensive | Nico Hischier |
| Jan 16, 2020 | 1 | 08:28 | Neutral | Evgeny Kuznetsov |
| Jan 16, 2020 | 1 | 05:59 | Offensive | Nico Hischier |
| Jan 11, 2020 | 3 | 13:24 | Defensive | Nico Hischier |
| Jan 11, 2020 | 3 | 09:35 | Offensive | Nico Hischier |
| Jan 11, 2020 | 3 | 05:59 | Neutral | Nico Hischier |
| Jan 11, 2020 | 3 | 03:04 | Defensive | Nico Hischier |
| Jan 11, 2020 | 3 | 03:02 | Offensive | Evgeny Kuznetsov |
| Jan 11, 2020 | 2 | 12:57 | Defensive | Nico Hischier |
| Jan 11, 2020 | 2 | 03:58 | Defensive | Nico Hischier |
| Jan 11, 2020 | 2 | 00:00 | Neutral | Nico Hischier |
| Jan 11, 2020 | 1 | 15:12 | Offensive | Nico Hischier |
| Jan 11, 2020 | 1 | 06:33 | Defensive | Nico Hischier |