Justin Danforth vs Nick Bjugstad

2023-24 · Faceoff Head-to-Head
Scouting Report

These two are closely matched in overall FO% (48.5% vs 49.2%). Danforth wins 42.1% vs right-shot opponents — Bjugstad shoots right.

Prediction Breakdown
Model XGBoost ML Model
Overall FO% (Bayesian) Danforth 48.8% vs Bjugstad 49.3% (-0.7%)
H2H factor Not applied (1 meetings, need 10+)
Offensive zone Danforth 52.7%
Defensive zone Bjugstad 57.2%
Neutral zone Danforth 53.6%
Result Justin Danforth favored at 52.7%
52.7%
47.3%
Danforth Bjugstad
Head-to-Head Record
1 - 0 (1 meetings)
1
0
Danforth Bjugstad

Zone Breakdown

Offensive Zone
Edge: Danforth
1
0
Danforth Bjugstad
1 total

Situation Matchup

Situation
Danforth
Bjugstad
Edge
Even Strength
51.2% (281)
50.7% (906)
+0.5%
Power Play
55.6% (9)
48.1% (108)
+7.5%
Penalty Kill
35.8% (67)
44.4% (239)
-8.6%
On penalty kill, Bjugstad has a +8.6% edge.

Handedness & Splits

Handedness
Bjugstad shoots right. Danforth is 42.1% vs right-shot opponents (95).
Danforth shoots right. Bjugstad is 49.3% vs right-shot opponents (347).
Home / Away
Danforth
Bjugstad
Home
52.0% (196)
49.8% (643)
Away
44.1% (161)
48.7% (610)
By Period
Danforth
Bjugstad
P1
48.2%
49.4%
P2
52.8%
50.5%
P3
42.2%
47.9%
OT
83.3%
50.0%
Final 5 min
48.5%
48.2%

Recent Form

Player
Last 50
Last 200
Career
Danforth
54.0%
51.5%
48.5%
Bjugstad
40.0%
48.0%
49.2%

Recent Faceoffs

Date Period Time Zone Winner
Nov 16, 2023 2 12:39 Offensive Justin Danforth