Mathew Barzal vs Nick Bjugstad

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

Nick Bjugstad holds a +10.1% FO% edge overall. Barzal wins 42.9% vs right-shot opponents — Bjugstad shoots right.

Prediction Breakdown
Model XGBoost ML Model
Overall FO% (Bayesian) Barzal 41.4% vs Bjugstad 49.9% (-10.1%)
Offensive zone Barzal 68.8%
Defensive zone Bjugstad 62.0%
Neutral zone Bjugstad 51.5%
Result Mathew Barzal favored at 51.8%
51.8%
48.2%
Barzal Bjugstad
No head-to-head faceoffs recorded

Situation Matchup

Situation
Barzal
Bjugstad
Edge
Even Strength
40.4% (456)
50.9% (212)
-10.5%
Power Play
34.2% (38)
40.0% (5)
-5.8%
Penalty Kill
28.6% (7)
44.1% (34)
-15.5%
On penalty kill, Bjugstad has a +15.5% edge.

Handedness & Splits

Handedness
Bjugstad shoots right. Barzal is 42.9% vs right-shot opponents (112).
Barzal shoots right. Bjugstad is 53.1% vs right-shot opponents (49).
Home / Away
Barzal
Bjugstad
Home
38.0% (242)
52.3% (151)
Away
41.3% (259)
46.0% (100)
By Period
Barzal
Bjugstad
P1
46.6%
44.9%
P2
35.4%
56.8%
P3
38.0%
48.3%
OT
0.0%
33.3%
Final 5 min
40.5%
48.4%

Recent Form

Player
Last 50
Last 200
Career
Barzal
40.0%
44.5%
39.7%
Bjugstad
44.0%
49.0%
49.8%