Scouting Report
Nico Hischier holds a +4.0% FO% edge overall.
Prediction Breakdown
Model
XGBoost ML Model
Overall FO% (Bayesian)
Veleno 50.9% vs Hischier 54.8% (-4.0%)
H2H factor
Not applied (2 meetings, need 10+)
Offensive zone
Veleno 62.6%
Defensive zone
Veleno 72.1%
Neutral zone
Veleno 70.8%
Result
Joe Veleno favored at 66.7%
66.7%
33.3%
Veleno
Hischier
Head-to-Head Record
0
-
2
(2 meetings)
0
2
Veleno
Hischier
Zone Breakdown
Offensive Zone
Edge: Hischier
0
1
Veleno
Hischier
1 total
Neutral Zone
Edge: Hischier
0
1
Veleno
Hischier
1 total
Situation Matchup
Situation
Veleno
Hischier
Edge
Even Strength
53.1% (262)
54.7% (887)
-1.6%
Penalty Kill
30.4% (23)
38.9% (108)
-8.5%
On penalty kill, Hischier has a +8.5% edge.
Handedness & Splits
Handedness
Hischier shoots left. Veleno is 51.7% vs left-shot opponents (172).
Veleno shoots left. Hischier is 54.0% vs left-shot opponents (776).
Home / Away
Veleno
Hischier
Home
49.6% (123)
56.6% (537)
Away
52.5% (162)
54.0% (652)
By Period
Veleno
Hischier
P1
53.8%
55.2%
P2
47.8%
57.2%
P3
54.5%
54.2%
OT
25.0%
31.3%
Final 5 min
61.2%
53.6%
Recent Form
Player
Last 50
Last 200
Career
Veleno
50.0%▬
50.5%
51.2%
Hischier
56.0%▲
54.5%
55.2%
Recent Faceoffs
| Date | Period | Time | Zone | Winner |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nov 6, 2025 | 3 | 18:06 | Offensive | Nico Hischier |
| Nov 6, 2025 | 2 | 00:00 | Neutral | Nico Hischier |