Evgeny Kuznetsov vs Nico Hischier
2022-23 · Faceoff Head-to-Head
Scouting Report
Nico Hischier holds a +6.4% FO% edge overall. Look for Hischier on defensive-zone draws (67% H2H, 6 meetings).
Prediction Breakdown
Model
XGBoost ML Model
Overall FO% (Bayesian)
Kuznetsov 47.7% vs Hischier 53.6% (-6.4%)
H2H factor
Hischier leads 12-8 in 20 meetings
Offensive zone
Kuznetsov 63.8%
Defensive zone
Kuznetsov 67.7%
Neutral zone
Kuznetsov 62.5%
Result
Evgeny Kuznetsov favored at 64.5%
64.5%
35.5%
Kuznetsov
Hischier
Head-to-Head Record
8
-
12
(20 meetings)
8
12
Kuznetsov
Hischier
Last 10: Kuznetsov 2-8 Hischier
Zone Breakdown
Offensive Zone
Even
3
3
Kuznetsov
Hischier
6 total
Defensive Zone
Edge: Hischier
2
4
Kuznetsov
Hischier
6 total
Neutral Zone
Edge: Hischier
3
5
Kuznetsov
Hischier
8 total
Situation Matchup
Situation
Kuznetsov
Hischier
Edge
Even Strength
47.7% (927)
52.4% (1,185)
-4.7%
Power Play
53.5% (71)
57.8% (315)
-4.3%
Penalty Kill
39.4% (71)
57.1% (154)
-17.7%
On penalty kill, Hischier has a +17.7% edge.
Handedness & Splits
Handedness
Hischier shoots left. Kuznetsov is 48.7% vs left-shot opponents (729).
Kuznetsov shoots left. Hischier is 52.9% vs left-shot opponents (1,014).
Home / Away
Kuznetsov
Hischier
Home
45.9% (534)
53.4% (844)
Away
49.2% (535)
54.3% (810)
By Period
Kuznetsov
Hischier
P1
44.8%
49.7%
P2
52.1%
54.6%
P3
44.5%
56.1%
OT
75.0%
65.5%
Final 5 min
45.2%
54.4%
Recent Form
Player
Last 50
Last 200
Career
Kuznetsov
46.0%▲
44.0%
47.5%
Hischier
50.0%▼
56.0%
53.9%
Recent Faceoffs
| Date | Period | Time | Zone | Winner |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 13, 2023 | OT | 03:45 | Offensive | Nico Hischier |
| Apr 13, 2023 | 3 | 17:11 | Neutral | Nico Hischier |
| Apr 13, 2023 | 2 | 16:45 | Offensive | Nico Hischier |
| Apr 13, 2023 | 2 | 16:06 | Offensive | Nico Hischier |
| Apr 13, 2023 | 2 | 15:44 | Defensive | Evgeny Kuznetsov |
| Mar 9, 2023 | 3 | 07:16 | Defensive | Nico Hischier |
| Mar 9, 2023 | 3 | 07:07 | Defensive | Nico Hischier |
| Mar 9, 2023 | 3 | 00:00 | Neutral | Nico Hischier |
| Mar 9, 2023 | 2 | 11:08 | Defensive | Nico Hischier |
| Mar 9, 2023 | 2 | 00:00 | Neutral | Evgeny Kuznetsov |
| Mar 9, 2023 | 1 | 19:50 | Neutral | Nico Hischier |
| Mar 9, 2023 | 1 | 08:52 | Defensive | Nico Hischier |
| Mar 9, 2023 | 1 | 04:16 | Defensive | Evgeny Kuznetsov |
| Mar 9, 2023 | 1 | 00:00 | Neutral | Nico Hischier |
| Nov 26, 2022 | 3 | 13:02 | Offensive | Evgeny Kuznetsov |
| Nov 26, 2022 | 3 | 00:00 | Neutral | Evgeny Kuznetsov |
| Nov 26, 2022 | 2 | 13:38 | Offensive | Evgeny Kuznetsov |
| Nov 26, 2022 | 2 | 00:00 | Neutral | Evgeny Kuznetsov |
| Nov 26, 2022 | 1 | 13:04 | Offensive | Evgeny Kuznetsov |
| Oct 24, 2022 | 1 | 09:18 | Neutral | Nico Hischier |