Scouting Report
These two are closely matched in overall FO% (34.6% vs 35.1%). Hughes wins 33.8% vs left-shot opponents — Pearson shoots left.
Prediction Breakdown
Model
XGBoost ML Model
Overall FO% (Bayesian)
Hughes 38.0% vs Pearson 44.6% (-0.5%)
Offensive zone
Hughes 51.8%
Defensive zone
Hughes 56.6%
Neutral zone
Hughes 51.2%
Result
Jack Hughes favored at 53.2%
53.2%
46.8%
Hughes
Pearson
No head-to-head faceoffs recorded
Situation Matchup
Situation
Hughes
Pearson
Edge
Even Strength
34.5% (342)
37.5% (32)
-3.0%
Power Play
42.9% (7)
32.0% (25)
+10.9%
On power play, Hughes has a +10.9% edge.
Handedness & Splits
Handedness
Pearson shoots left. Hughes is 33.8% vs left-shot opponents (210).
Hughes shoots left. Pearson is 34.5% vs left-shot opponents (29).
Home / Away
Hughes
Pearson
Home
32.6% (187)
21.7% (23)
Away
36.7% (166)
44.1% (34)
By Period
Hughes
Pearson
P1
33.9%
53.3%
P2
34.2%
26.9%
P3
36.5%
31.3%
Final 5 min
29.7%
30.8%
Recent Form
Player
Last 50
Last 200
Career
Hughes
38.0%▲
36.0%
34.6%
Pearson
24.0%▼
31.0%
35.1%