Jesperi Kotkaniemi vs Nick Bjugstad
2025-26 · Faceoff Head-to-Head
Scouting Report
These two are closely matched in overall FO% (47.9% vs 48.8%).
Prediction Breakdown
Model
XGBoost ML Model
Overall FO% (Bayesian)
Kotkaniemi 48.6% vs Bjugstad 49.1% (-0.9%)
Offensive zone
Kotkaniemi 73.8%
Defensive zone
Bjugstad 69.8%
Neutral zone
Bjugstad 57.4%
Result
Nick Bjugstad favored at 51.1%
48.9%
51.1%
Kotkaniemi
Bjugstad
No head-to-head faceoffs recorded
Situation Matchup
Situation
Kotkaniemi
Bjugstad
Edge
Even Strength
47.3% (207)
48.9% (280)
-1.6%
Power Play
100.0% (3)
50.0% (6)
+50.0%
Penalty Kill
33.3% (3)
47.2% (36)
-13.9%
On power play, Kotkaniemi has a +50.0% edge.
Handedness & Splits
Handedness
Bjugstad shoots right. Kotkaniemi is 50.5% vs right-shot opponents (97).
Kotkaniemi shoots left. Bjugstad is 48.4% vs left-shot opponents (254).
Home / Away
Kotkaniemi
Bjugstad
Home
46.5% (129)
48.4% (190)
Away
50.0% (84)
49.2% (132)
By Period
Kotkaniemi
Bjugstad
P1
51.3%
41.7%
P2
46.1%
56.6%
P3
45.9%
48.7%
Final 5 min
48.2%
51.2%
Recent Form
Player
Last 50
Last 200
Career
Kotkaniemi
52.0%▲
49.0%
47.9%
Bjugstad
40.0%▼
48.0%
48.8%