Nick Bjugstad vs Nick Cousins

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

Nick Bjugstad holds a +4.8% FO% edge overall.

Prediction Breakdown
Model XGBoost ML Model
Overall FO% (Bayesian) Bjugstad 49.1% vs Cousins 48.8% (+4.8%)
Offensive zone Cousins 66.9%
Defensive zone Bjugstad 73.4%
Neutral zone Bjugstad 52.0%
Result Nick Bjugstad favored at 52.8%
52.8%
47.2%
Bjugstad Cousins
No head-to-head faceoffs recorded

Situation Matchup

Situation
Bjugstad
Cousins
Edge
Even Strength
48.9% (280)
44.0% (25)
+4.9%
On even strength, Bjugstad has a +4.9% edge.

Handedness & Splits

Handedness
Cousins shoots left. Bjugstad is 48.4% vs left-shot opponents (254).
Bjugstad shoots right. Cousins is 33.3% vs right-shot opponents (15).
Home / Away
Bjugstad
Cousins
Home
48.4% (190)
47.1% (17)
Away
49.2% (132)
37.5% (8)
By Period
Bjugstad
Cousins
P1
41.7%
35.7%
P2
56.6%
33.3%
P3
48.7%
62.5%
Final 5 min
51.2%
0.0%

Recent Form

Player
Last 50
Last 200
Career
Bjugstad
40.0%
48.0%
48.8%
Cousins
50.0%
48.0%
44.0%