Scouting Report
Nico Hischier holds a +15.6% FO% edge overall. Schmaltz wins 41.7% vs left-shot opponents — Hischier shoots left.
Prediction Breakdown
Model
XGBoost ML Model
Overall FO% (Bayesian)
Schmaltz 42.8% vs Hischier 56.2% (-15.6%)
H2H factor
Not applied (2 meetings, need 10+)
Offensive zone
Hischier 61.9%
Defensive zone
Hischier 63.3%
Neutral zone
Hischier 56.9%
Result
Nico Hischier favored at 61.9%
38.1%
61.9%
Schmaltz
Hischier
Head-to-Head Record
1
-
1
(2 meetings)
1
1
Schmaltz
Hischier
Zone Breakdown
Offensive Zone
Even
1
1
Schmaltz
Hischier
2 total
Situation Matchup
Situation
Schmaltz
Hischier
Edge
Even Strength
38.5% (309)
56.1% (1,018)
-17.6%
Power Play
53.2% (79)
59.9% (289)
-6.7%
Penalty Kill
25.0% (12)
51.3% (80)
-26.3%
On penalty kill, Hischier has a +26.3% edge.
Handedness & Splits
Handedness
Hischier shoots left. Schmaltz is 41.7% vs left-shot opponents (309).
Schmaltz shoots right. Hischier is 60.9% vs right-shot opponents (468).
Home / Away
Schmaltz
Hischier
Home
38.0% (184)
56.5% (706)
Away
43.5% (216)
56.7% (681)
By Period
Schmaltz
Hischier
P1
40.3%
54.8%
P2
39.9%
57.8%
P3
40.7%
57.6%
OT
70.0%
14.3%
Final 5 min
41.6%
54.3%
Recent Form
Player
Last 50
Last 200
Career
Schmaltz
46.0%▬
45.0%
41.0%
Hischier
50.0%▼
56.0%
56.6%
Recent Faceoffs
| Date | Period | Time | Zone | Winner |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 16, 2024 | 2 | 03:43 | Offensive | Nico Hischier |
| Mar 16, 2024 | 1 | 17:47 | Offensive | Nick Schmaltz |