Gustav Nyquist vs Mats Zuccarello

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

Mats Zuccarello holds a +11.0% FO% edge overall.

Prediction Breakdown
Model XGBoost ML Model
Overall FO% (Bayesian) Nyquist 48.3% vs Zuccarello 50.3% (-11.0%)
Offensive zone Zuccarello 59.4%
Defensive zone Zuccarello 50.4%
Neutral zone Zuccarello 53.5%
Result Mats Zuccarello favored at 54.5%
45.5%
54.5%
Nyquist Zuccarello
No head-to-head faceoffs recorded

Situation Matchup

Situation
Nyquist
Zuccarello
Edge
Even Strength
41.2% (17)
51.1% (47)
-9.9%
Power Play
100.0% (1)
50.0% (4)
+50.0%
On power play, Nyquist has a +50.0% edge.

Handedness & Splits

Handedness
Zuccarello shoots left. Nyquist is 31.3% vs left-shot opponents (16).
Nyquist shoots left. Zuccarello is 36.7% vs left-shot opponents (30).
Home / Away
Nyquist
Zuccarello
Home
41.7% (12)
47.1% (34)
Away
37.5% (8)
58.8% (17)
By Period
Nyquist
Zuccarello
P1
44.4%
58.6%
P2
25.0%
38.5%
P3
42.9%
44.4%
Final 5 min
66.7%
66.7%

Recent Form

Player
Last 50
Last 200
Career
Nyquist
38.0%
43.0%
40.0%
Zuccarello
50.0%
42.0%
51.0%