Frederick Gaudreau vs Nick Bjugstad

2025-26 · Faceoff Head-to-Head
Scouting Report

Nick Bjugstad holds a +6.1% FO% edge overall. Gaudreau wins 42.2% vs right-shot opponents — Bjugstad shoots right.

Prediction Breakdown
Model XGBoost ML Model
Overall FO% (Bayesian) Gaudreau 43.9% vs Bjugstad 49.1% (-6.1%)
Offensive zone Bjugstad 63.5%
Defensive zone Gaudreau 75.5%
Neutral zone Bjugstad 52.8%
Result Frederick Gaudreau favored at 53.1%
53.1%
46.9%
Gaudreau Bjugstad
No head-to-head faceoffs recorded

Situation Matchup

Situation
Gaudreau
Bjugstad
Edge
Even Strength
45.0% (389)
48.9% (280)
-3.9%
Power Play
31.8% (22)
50.0% (6)
-18.2%
Penalty Kill
37.6% (125)
47.2% (36)
-9.6%
On power play, Bjugstad has a +18.2% edge.

Handedness & Splits

Handedness
Bjugstad shoots right. Gaudreau is 42.2% vs right-shot opponents (109).
Gaudreau shoots right. Bjugstad is 50.0% vs right-shot opponents (68).
Home / Away
Gaudreau
Bjugstad
Home
42.6% (277)
48.4% (190)
Away
42.9% (259)
49.2% (132)
By Period
Gaudreau
Bjugstad
P1
43.8%
41.7%
P2
44.8%
56.6%
P3
39.2%
48.7%
Final 5 min
46.7%
51.2%

Recent Form

Player
Last 50
Last 200
Career
Gaudreau
34.0%
44.5%
42.7%
Bjugstad
40.0%
48.0%
48.8%