Justin Danforth vs Nico Hischier

2025-26 · Faceoff Head-to-Head
Scouting Report

These two are closely matched in overall FO% (54.8% vs 55.2%).

Prediction Breakdown
Model XGBoost ML Model
Overall FO% (Bayesian) Danforth 51.1% vs Hischier 54.9% (-0.4%)
Offensive zone Hischier 61.3%
Defensive zone Hischier 60.7%
Neutral zone Hischier 57.7%
Result Nico Hischier favored at 59.9%
40.1%
59.9%
Danforth Hischier
No head-to-head faceoffs recorded

Situation Matchup

Situation
Danforth
Hischier
Edge
Even Strength
78.9% (19)
55.0% (1,107)
+23.9%
Power Play
100.0% (1)
63.1% (252)
+36.9%
Penalty Kill
9.1% (11)
43.6% (149)
-34.5%
On power play, Danforth has a +36.9% edge.

Handedness & Splits

Handedness
Hischier shoots left. Danforth is 52.4% vs left-shot opponents (21).
Danforth shoots right. Hischier is 57.4% vs right-shot opponents (531).
Home / Away
Danforth
Hischier
Home
50.0% (24)
56.5% (763)
Away
71.4% (7)
54.0% (745)
By Period
Danforth
Hischier
P1
55.6%
56.0%
P2
62.5%
57.6%
P3
50.0%
53.0%
Final 5 min
75.0%
54.0%

Recent Form

Player
Last 50
Last 200
Career
Danforth
54.0%
51.5%
54.8%
Hischier
50.0%
56.0%
55.2%