Scouting Report
Nico Hischier holds a +3.7% FO% edge overall.
Prediction Breakdown
Model
XGBoost ML Model
Overall FO% (Bayesian)
Veleno 51.1% vs Hischier 54.9% (-3.7%)
H2H factor
Not applied (2 meetings, need 10+)
Offensive zone
Veleno 55.8%
Defensive zone
Veleno 66.0%
Neutral zone
Veleno 64.0%
Result
Joe Veleno favored at 59.9%
59.9%
40.1%
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
52.9% (272)
55.0% (1,107)
-2.1%
Penalty Kill
37.9% (29)
43.6% (149)
-5.7%
On penalty kill, Hischier has a +5.7% edge.
Handedness & Splits
Handedness
Hischier shoots left. Veleno is 52.7% vs left-shot opponents (182).
Veleno shoots left. Hischier is 54.0% vs left-shot opponents (977).
Home / Away
Veleno
Hischier
Home
49.6% (123)
56.5% (763)
Away
52.8% (178)
54.0% (745)
By Period
Veleno
Hischier
P1
54.8%
56.0%
P2
49.2%
57.6%
P3
52.6%
53.0%
OT
25.0%
33.3%
Final 5 min
60.3%
54.0%
Recent Form
Player
Last 50
Last 200
Career
Veleno
54.0%▲
52.5%
51.5%
Hischier
50.0%▼
56.0%
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 |