Jack Hughes vs Mats Zuccarello

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

Mats Zuccarello holds a +14.8% FO% edge overall. Hughes wins 33.9% vs left-shot opponents — Zuccarello shoots left.

Prediction Breakdown
Model XGBoost ML Model
Overall FO% (Bayesian) Hughes 39.8% vs Zuccarello 50.3% (-14.8%)
Offensive zone Zuccarello 56.5%
Defensive zone Zuccarello 59.7%
Neutral zone Hughes 51.7%
Result Mats Zuccarello favored at 54.9%
45.1%
54.9%
Hughes Zuccarello
No head-to-head faceoffs recorded

Situation Matchup

Situation
Hughes
Zuccarello
Edge
Even Strength
36.8% (266)
51.1% (47)
-14.3%
Power Play
14.3% (7)
50.0% (4)
-35.7%
On power play, Zuccarello has a +35.7% edge.

Handedness & Splits

Handedness
Zuccarello shoots left. Hughes is 33.9% vs left-shot opponents (189).
Hughes shoots left. Zuccarello is 36.7% vs left-shot opponents (30).
Home / Away
Hughes
Zuccarello
Home
35.1% (148)
47.1% (34)
Away
37.4% (131)
58.8% (17)
By Period
Hughes
Zuccarello
P1
43.0%
58.6%
P2
28.7%
38.5%
P3
35.2%
44.4%
Final 5 min
28.6%
66.7%

Recent Form

Player
Last 50
Last 200
Career
Hughes
38.0%
36.0%
36.2%
Zuccarello
50.0%
42.0%
51.0%