Gabriel Vilardi vs Nick Bjugstad

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

Nick Bjugstad holds a +5.2% FO% edge overall. Vilardi wins 44.4% vs right-shot opponents — Bjugstad shoots right.

Prediction Breakdown
Model XGBoost ML Model
Overall FO% (Bayesian) Vilardi 46.9% vs Bjugstad 49.1% (-5.2%)
Offensive zone Vilardi 80.7%
Defensive zone Bjugstad 81.8%
Neutral zone Bjugstad 55.1%
Result Nick Bjugstad favored at 52.1%
47.9%
52.1%
Vilardi Bjugstad
No head-to-head faceoffs recorded

Situation Matchup

Situation
Vilardi
Bjugstad
Edge
Even Strength
42.0% (69)
48.9% (280)
-6.9%
Power Play
50.0% (24)
50.0% (6)
+0.0%
Penalty Kill
0.0% (1)
47.2% (36)
-47.2%
On penalty kill, Bjugstad has a +47.2% edge.

Handedness & Splits

Handedness
Bjugstad shoots right. Vilardi is 44.4% vs right-shot opponents (27).
Vilardi shoots right. Bjugstad is 50.0% vs right-shot opponents (68).
Home / Away
Vilardi
Bjugstad
Home
40.8% (49)
48.4% (190)
Away
46.7% (45)
49.2% (132)
By Period
Vilardi
Bjugstad
P1
50.0%
41.7%
P2
37.1%
56.6%
P3
43.5%
48.7%
Final 5 min
54.5%
51.2%

Recent Form

Player
Last 50
Last 200
Career
Vilardi
40.0%
43.5%
43.6%
Bjugstad
40.0%
48.0%
48.8%