Evgeny Kuznetsov vs Nico Hischier
2023-24 · Faceoff Head-to-Head
Scouting Report
Nico Hischier holds a +11.6% FO% edge overall. Look for Kuznetsov on offensive-zone draws (71% H2H, 7 meetings).
Prediction Breakdown
Model
XGBoost ML Model
Overall FO% (Bayesian)
Kuznetsov 45.6% vs Hischier 56.2% (-11.6%)
H2H factor
Kuznetsov leads 9-5 in 14 meetings
Offensive zone
Hischier 86.3%
Defensive zone
Hischier 80.0%
Neutral zone
Hischier 80.1%
Result
Nico Hischier favored at 83.2%
16.8%
83.2%
Kuznetsov
Hischier
Head-to-Head Record
9
-
5
(14 meetings)
9
5
Kuznetsov
Hischier
Last 10: Kuznetsov 7-3 Hischier
Zone Breakdown
Offensive Zone
Edge: Kuznetsov
5
2
Kuznetsov
Hischier
7 total
Defensive Zone
Edge: Hischier
1
2
Kuznetsov
Hischier
3 total
Neutral Zone
Edge: Kuznetsov
3
1
Kuznetsov
Hischier
4 total
Situation Matchup
Situation
Kuznetsov
Hischier
Edge
Even Strength
44.4% (613)
56.1% (1,018)
-11.7%
Power Play
58.8% (68)
59.9% (289)
-1.1%
Penalty Kill
36.4% (66)
51.3% (80)
-14.9%
On penalty kill, Hischier has a +14.9% edge.
Handedness & Splits
Handedness
Hischier shoots left. Kuznetsov is 47.5% vs left-shot opponents (491).
Kuznetsov shoots left. Hischier is 54.4% vs left-shot opponents (919).
Home / Away
Kuznetsov
Hischier
Home
48.6% (370)
56.5% (706)
Away
41.4% (377)
56.7% (681)
By Period
Kuznetsov
Hischier
P1
44.3%
54.8%
P2
49.6%
57.8%
P3
41.4%
57.6%
OT
42.9%
14.3%
Final 5 min
41.1%
54.3%
Recent Form
Player
Last 50
Last 200
Career
Kuznetsov
46.0%▲
44.0%
45.0%
Hischier
50.0%▼
56.0%
56.6%
Recent Faceoffs
| Date | Period | Time | Zone | Winner |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 9, 2024 | 3 | 13:34 | Defensive | Evgeny Kuznetsov |
| Jan 3, 2024 | 3 | 12:47 | Offensive | Nico Hischier |
| Jan 3, 2024 | 3 | 12:28 | Offensive | Evgeny Kuznetsov |
| Jan 3, 2024 | 3 | 08:42 | Defensive | Nico Hischier |
| Jan 3, 2024 | 3 | 03:22 | Offensive | Evgeny Kuznetsov |
| Jan 3, 2024 | 2 | 19:44 | Neutral | Evgeny Kuznetsov |
| Jan 3, 2024 | 2 | 14:00 | Offensive | Evgeny Kuznetsov |
| Jan 3, 2024 | 2 | 11:25 | Neutral | Evgeny Kuznetsov |
| Jan 3, 2024 | 1 | 19:01 | Offensive | Evgeny Kuznetsov |
| Jan 3, 2024 | 1 | 13:06 | Defensive | Nico Hischier |
| Oct 25, 2023 | 3 | 18:25 | Neutral | Nico Hischier |
| Oct 25, 2023 | 3 | 10:07 | Neutral | Evgeny Kuznetsov |
| Oct 25, 2023 | 2 | 16:28 | Offensive | Nico Hischier |
| Oct 25, 2023 | 2 | 08:46 | Offensive | Evgeny Kuznetsov |