Scouting Report
Nico Hischier holds a +7.8% FO% edge overall. Look for Hischier on defensive-zone draws (100% H2H, 3 meetings). Kadri wins 44.2% vs left-shot opponents — Hischier shoots left.
Prediction Breakdown
Model
XGBoost ML Model
Overall FO% (Bayesian)
Kadri 47.6% vs Hischier 54.9% (-7.8%)
H2H factor
Not applied (4 meetings, need 10+)
Offensive zone
Kadri 78.4%
Defensive zone
Kadri 76.5%
Neutral zone
Kadri 76.8%
Result
Nazem Kadri favored at 76.6%
76.6%
23.4%
Kadri
Hischier
Head-to-Head Record
0
-
4
(4 meetings)
0
4
Kadri
Hischier
Zone Breakdown
Defensive Zone
Edge: Hischier
0
3
Kadri
Hischier
3 total
Neutral Zone
Edge: Hischier
0
1
Kadri
Hischier
1 total
Situation Matchup
Situation
Kadri
Hischier
Edge
Even Strength
47.4% (821)
55.0% (1,107)
-7.6%
Power Play
48.8% (86)
63.1% (252)
-14.3%
Penalty Kill
38.5% (13)
43.6% (149)
-5.1%
On power play, Hischier has a +14.3% edge.
Handedness & Splits
Handedness
Hischier shoots left. Kadri is 44.2% vs left-shot opponents (595).
Kadri shoots left. Hischier is 54.0% vs left-shot opponents (977).
Home / Away
Kadri
Hischier
Home
46.6% (487)
56.5% (763)
Away
48.3% (433)
54.0% (745)
By Period
Kadri
Hischier
P1
52.7%
56.0%
P2
50.2%
57.6%
P3
40.2%
53.0%
OT
44.4%
33.3%
Final 5 min
47.4%
54.0%
Recent Form
Player
Last 50
Last 200
Career
Kadri
36.0%▼
39.5%
47.4%
Hischier
50.0%▼
56.0%
55.2%
Recent Faceoffs
| Date | Period | Time | Zone | Winner |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 19, 2026 | OT | 00:00 | Neutral | Nico Hischier |
| Jan 19, 2026 | 3 | 14:07 | Defensive | Nico Hischier |
| Jan 19, 2026 | 3 | 11:27 | Defensive | Nico Hischier |
| Jan 19, 2026 | 3 | 00:21 | Defensive | Nico Hischier |