Evgeny Kuznetsov vs Nico Hischier
2021-22 · Faceoff Head-to-Head
Scouting Report
Nico Hischier holds a +8.6% FO% edge overall. Look for Hischier on defensive-zone draws (83% H2H, 6 meetings). Kuznetsov wins 44.1% vs left-shot opponents — Hischier shoots left.
Prediction Breakdown
Model
XGBoost ML Model
Overall FO% (Bayesian)
Kuznetsov 44.0% vs Hischier 51.9% (-8.6%)
H2H factor
Hischier leads 9-6 in 15 meetings
Offensive zone
Kuznetsov 72.1%
Defensive zone
Kuznetsov 50.4%
Neutral zone
Kuznetsov 63.3%
Result
Evgeny Kuznetsov favored at 60.4%
60.4%
39.6%
Kuznetsov
Hischier
Head-to-Head Record
6
-
9
(15 meetings)
6
9
Kuznetsov
Hischier
Last 10: Kuznetsov 3-7 Hischier
Zone Breakdown
Offensive Zone
Even
2
2
Kuznetsov
Hischier
4 total
Defensive Zone
Edge: Hischier
1
5
Kuznetsov
Hischier
6 total
Neutral Zone
Edge: Kuznetsov
3
2
Kuznetsov
Hischier
5 total
Situation Matchup
Situation
Kuznetsov
Hischier
Edge
Even Strength
43.3% (980)
51.0% (1,011)
-7.7%
Power Play
47.0% (115)
58.2% (261)
-11.2%
Penalty Kill
40.8% (71)
47.7% (130)
-6.9%
On power play, Hischier has a +11.2% edge.
Handedness & Splits
Handedness
Hischier shoots left. Kuznetsov is 44.1% vs left-shot opponents (790).
Kuznetsov shoots left. Hischier is 52.8% vs left-shot opponents (858).
Home / Away
Kuznetsov
Hischier
Home
43.9% (602)
52.8% (665)
Away
43.1% (564)
51.4% (737)
By Period
Kuznetsov
Hischier
P1
43.2%
53.8%
P2
41.5%
53.8%
P3
45.2%
49.5%
OT
55.6%
35.0%
Final 5 min
49.6%
51.7%
Recent Form
Player
Last 50
Last 200
Career
Kuznetsov
46.0%▲
44.0%
43.5%
Hischier
50.0%▼
56.0%
52.1%
Recent Faceoffs
| Date | Period | Time | Zone | Winner |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 26, 2022 | 3 | 19:28 | Neutral | Nico Hischier |
| Mar 26, 2022 | 3 | 13:04 | Offensive | Nico Hischier |
| Mar 26, 2022 | 2 | 10:18 | Offensive | Evgeny Kuznetsov |
| Jan 2, 2022 | OT | 02:25 | Offensive | Nico Hischier |
| Jan 2, 2022 | 3 | 16:13 | Neutral | Evgeny Kuznetsov |
| Jan 2, 2022 | 3 | 13:38 | Defensive | Nico Hischier |
| Jan 2, 2022 | 3 | 12:05 | Defensive | Nico Hischier |
| Jan 2, 2022 | 3 | 09:54 | Defensive | Nico Hischier |
| Jan 2, 2022 | 2 | 11:37 | Offensive | Evgeny Kuznetsov |
| Jan 2, 2022 | 2 | 00:00 | Neutral | Nico Hischier |
| Jan 2, 2022 | 1 | 09:27 | Defensive | Nico Hischier |
| Jan 2, 2022 | 1 | 06:20 | Defensive | Nico Hischier |
| Jan 2, 2022 | 1 | 00:00 | Neutral | Evgeny Kuznetsov |
| Oct 21, 2021 | 3 | 12:17 | Defensive | Evgeny Kuznetsov |
| Oct 21, 2021 | 1 | 00:00 | Neutral | Evgeny Kuznetsov |