Mikael Granlund vs Nick Bjugstad

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

These two are closely matched in overall FO% (48.2% vs 48.8%).

Prediction Breakdown
Model XGBoost ML Model
Overall FO% (Bayesian) Granlund 48.4% vs Bjugstad 49.1% (-0.6%)
Offensive zone Granlund 68.2%
Defensive zone Bjugstad 58.9%
Neutral zone Bjugstad 51.6%
Result Mikael Granlund favored at 52.6%
52.6%
47.4%
Granlund Bjugstad
No head-to-head faceoffs recorded

Situation Matchup

Situation
Granlund
Bjugstad
Edge
Even Strength
48.7% (446)
48.9% (280)
-0.2%
Power Play
56.6% (99)
50.0% (6)
+6.6%
Penalty Kill
31.1% (61)
47.2% (36)
-16.1%
On penalty kill, Bjugstad has a +16.1% edge.

Handedness & Splits

Handedness
Bjugstad shoots right. Granlund is 50.0% vs right-shot opponents (212).
Granlund shoots left. Bjugstad is 48.4% vs left-shot opponents (254).
Home / Away
Granlund
Bjugstad
Home
53.3% (255)
48.4% (190)
Away
44.4% (351)
49.2% (132)
By Period
Granlund
Bjugstad
P1
51.3%
41.7%
P2
48.8%
56.6%
P3
44.4%
48.7%
OT
55.6%
33.3%
Final 5 min
52.0%
51.2%

Recent Form

Player
Last 50
Last 200
Career
Granlund
52.0%
48.5%
48.2%
Bjugstad
40.0%
48.0%
48.8%