Joel Eriksson Ek vs Nico Hischier
2021-22 · Faceoff Head-to-Head
Scouting Report
Nico Hischier holds a +4.5% FO% edge overall. Look for Ek on defensive-zone draws (100% H2H, 11 meetings). Ek wins 45.8% vs left-shot opponents — Hischier shoots left.
Prediction Breakdown
Model
XGBoost ML Model
Overall FO% (Bayesian)
Ek 47.7% vs Hischier 51.9% (-4.5%)
H2H factor
Ek leads 12-11 in 23 meetings
Offensive zone
Hischier 64.8%
Defensive zone
Hischier 55.3%
Neutral zone
Hischier 54.3%
Result
Nico Hischier favored at 57.5%
42.5%
57.5%
Ek
Hischier
Head-to-Head Record
12
-
11
(23 meetings)
12
11
Ek
Hischier
Last 10: Ek 7-3 Hischier
Zone Breakdown
Offensive Zone
Edge: Hischier
1
5
Ek
Hischier
6 total
Defensive Zone
Edge: Ek
11
0
Ek
Hischier
11 total
Neutral Zone
Edge: Hischier
0
6
Ek
Hischier
6 total
Situation Matchup
Situation
Ek
Hischier
Edge
Even Strength
48.0% (920)
51.0% (1,011)
-3.0%
Power Play
52.0% (302)
58.2% (261)
-6.2%
Penalty Kill
40.3% (243)
47.7% (130)
-7.4%
On penalty kill, Hischier has a +7.4% edge.
Handedness & Splits
Handedness
Hischier shoots left. Ek is 45.8% vs left-shot opponents (942).
Ek shoots left. Hischier is 52.8% vs left-shot opponents (858).
Home / Away
Ek
Hischier
Home
49.1% (740)
52.8% (665)
Away
46.1% (725)
51.4% (737)
By Period
Ek
Hischier
P1
47.6%
53.8%
P2
48.9%
53.8%
P3
45.4%
49.5%
OT
60.6%
35.0%
Final 5 min
46.5%
51.7%
Recent Form
Player
Last 50
Last 200
Career
Ek
52.0%▲
46.0%
47.6%
Hischier
50.0%▼
56.0%
52.1%
Recent Faceoffs
| Date | Period | Time | Zone | Winner |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dec 2, 2021 | 3 | 08:47 | Defensive | Joel Eriksson Ek |
| Dec 2, 2021 | 3 | 04:18 | Offensive | Nico Hischier |
| Dec 2, 2021 | 3 | 01:46 | Offensive | Joel Eriksson Ek |
| Dec 2, 2021 | 2 | 12:33 | Defensive | Joel Eriksson Ek |
| Dec 2, 2021 | 2 | 08:25 | Defensive | Joel Eriksson Ek |
| Dec 2, 2021 | 2 | 01:04 | Offensive | Nico Hischier |
| Dec 2, 2021 | 2 | 00:42 | Defensive | Joel Eriksson Ek |
| Dec 2, 2021 | 2 | 00:39 | Defensive | Joel Eriksson Ek |
| Dec 2, 2021 | 1 | 19:23 | Defensive | Joel Eriksson Ek |
| Dec 2, 2021 | 1 | 16:12 | Offensive | Nico Hischier |
| Dec 2, 2021 | 1 | 12:40 | Defensive | Joel Eriksson Ek |
| Nov 24, 2021 | 3 | 18:53 | Neutral | Nico Hischier |
| Nov 24, 2021 | 3 | 13:49 | Offensive | Nico Hischier |
| Nov 24, 2021 | 3 | 13:38 | Defensive | Joel Eriksson Ek |
| Nov 24, 2021 | 3 | 12:46 | Defensive | Joel Eriksson Ek |
| Nov 24, 2021 | 3 | 10:24 | Offensive | Nico Hischier |
| Nov 24, 2021 | 3 | 08:21 | Neutral | Nico Hischier |
| Nov 24, 2021 | 3 | 00:00 | Neutral | Nico Hischier |
| Nov 24, 2021 | 2 | 03:38 | Neutral | Nico Hischier |
| Nov 24, 2021 | 2 | 00:00 | Neutral | Nico Hischier |