Scouting Report
These two are closely matched in overall FO% (56.1% vs 55.2%). Look for Hischier on defensive-zone draws (83% H2H, 12 meetings). Kopitar wins 56.8% vs left-shot opponents — Hischier shoots left.
Prediction Breakdown
Model
XGBoost ML Model
Overall FO% (Bayesian)
Kopitar 55.6% vs Hischier 54.9% (+0.9%)
H2H factor
Hischier leads 15-7 in 22 meetings
Offensive zone
Hischier 60.0%
Defensive zone
Hischier 59.9%
Neutral zone
Hischier 60.0%
Result
Nico Hischier favored at 60.0%
40.0%
60.0%
Kopitar
Hischier
Head-to-Head Record
7
-
15
(22 meetings)
7
15
Kopitar
Hischier
Last 10: Kopitar 3-7 Hischier
Zone Breakdown
Offensive Zone
Edge: Kopitar
3
0
Kopitar
Hischier
3 total
Defensive Zone
Edge: Hischier
2
10
Kopitar
Hischier
12 total
Neutral Zone
Edge: Hischier
2
5
Kopitar
Hischier
7 total
Situation Matchup
Situation
Kopitar
Hischier
Edge
Even Strength
54.9% (711)
55.0% (1,107)
-0.1%
Power Play
64.3% (207)
63.1% (252)
+1.2%
Penalty Kill
50.7% (150)
43.6% (149)
+7.1%
On penalty kill, Kopitar has a +7.1% edge.
Handedness & Splits
Handedness
Hischier shoots left. Kopitar is 56.8% vs left-shot opponents (724).
Kopitar shoots left. Hischier is 54.0% vs left-shot opponents (977).
Home / Away
Kopitar
Hischier
Home
56.8% (533)
56.5% (763)
Away
55.3% (535)
54.0% (745)
By Period
Kopitar
Hischier
P1
55.9%
56.0%
P2
57.1%
57.6%
P3
55.4%
53.0%
OT
55.6%
33.3%
Final 5 min
56.0%
54.0%
Recent Form
Player
Last 50
Last 200
Career
Kopitar
56.0%▲
52.5%
56.1%
Hischier
50.0%▼
56.0%
55.2%
Recent Faceoffs
| Date | Period | Time | Zone | Winner |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 14, 2026 | 3 | 13:22 | Neutral | Nico Hischier |
| Mar 14, 2026 | 3 | 13:04 | Defensive | Nico Hischier |
| Mar 14, 2026 | 3 | 00:50 | Defensive | Nico Hischier |
| Mar 14, 2026 | 3 | 00:25 | Neutral | Nico Hischier |
| Mar 14, 2026 | 2 | 07:09 | Defensive | Nico Hischier |
| Mar 14, 2026 | 2 | 05:48 | Offensive | Anze Kopitar |
| Mar 14, 2026 | 2 | 03:32 | Offensive | Anze Kopitar |
| Mar 14, 2026 | 1 | 10:54 | Neutral | Nico Hischier |
| Mar 14, 2026 | 1 | 08:09 | Defensive | Nico Hischier |
| Mar 14, 2026 | 1 | 07:58 | Neutral | Anze Kopitar |
| Mar 14, 2026 | 1 | 04:21 | Defensive | Nico Hischier |
| Mar 14, 2026 | 1 | 04:03 | Defensive | Nico Hischier |
| Nov 1, 2025 | 3 | 16:12 | Neutral | Nico Hischier |
| Nov 1, 2025 | 3 | 16:07 | Defensive | Nico Hischier |
| Nov 1, 2025 | 3 | 12:27 | Defensive | Nico Hischier |
| Nov 1, 2025 | 2 | 10:01 | Defensive | Nico Hischier |
| Nov 1, 2025 | 2 | 06:07 | Offensive | Anze Kopitar |
| Nov 1, 2025 | 1 | 17:36 | Defensive | Anze Kopitar |
| Nov 1, 2025 | 1 | 17:31 | Defensive | Anze Kopitar |
| Nov 1, 2025 | 1 | 17:21 | Defensive | Nico Hischier |