Scouting Report
Nico Hischier holds a +8.6% FO% edge overall. Look for Hischier on neutral-zone draws (100% H2H, 4 meetings). Eichel wins 44.0% vs left-shot opponents — Hischier shoots left.
Prediction Breakdown
Model
XGBoost ML Model
Overall FO% (Bayesian)
Eichel 45.8% vs Hischier 53.6% (-8.6%)
H2H factor
Not applied (7 meetings, need 10+)
Offensive zone
Eichel 76.9%
Defensive zone
Eichel 66.0%
Neutral zone
Eichel 66.3%
Result
Jack Eichel favored at 69.3%
69.3%
30.7%
Eichel
Hischier
Head-to-Head Record
1
-
6
(7 meetings)
1
6
Eichel
Hischier
Last 7: Eichel 1-6 Hischier
Zone Breakdown
Offensive Zone
Even
1
1
Eichel
Hischier
2 total
Defensive Zone
Edge: Hischier
0
1
Eichel
Hischier
1 total
Neutral Zone
Edge: Hischier
0
4
Eichel
Hischier
4 total
Situation Matchup
Situation
Eichel
Hischier
Edge
Even Strength
45.5% (708)
52.4% (1,185)
-6.9%
Power Play
51.9% (54)
57.8% (315)
-5.9%
Penalty Kill
29.0% (31)
57.1% (154)
-28.1%
On penalty kill, Hischier has a +28.1% edge.
Handedness & Splits
Handedness
Hischier shoots left. Eichel is 44.0% vs left-shot opponents (591).
Eichel shoots right. Hischier is 55.5% vs right-shot opponents (640).
Home / Away
Eichel
Hischier
Home
46.1% (388)
53.4% (844)
Away
44.4% (405)
54.3% (810)
By Period
Eichel
Hischier
P1
46.8%
49.7%
P2
43.4%
54.6%
P3
45.4%
56.1%
OT
50.0%
65.5%
Final 5 min
44.3%
54.4%
Recent Form
Player
Last 50
Last 200
Career
Eichel
54.0%▲
50.5%
45.3%
Hischier
50.0%▼
56.0%
53.9%
Recent Faceoffs
| Date | Period | Time | Zone | Winner |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 3, 2023 | 3 | 15:20 | Neutral | Nico Hischier |
| Mar 3, 2023 | 1 | 19:32 | Neutral | Nico Hischier |
| Mar 3, 2023 | 1 | 16:21 | Neutral | Nico Hischier |
| Jan 24, 2023 | 3 | 06:39 | Neutral | Nico Hischier |
| Jan 24, 2023 | 3 | 01:01 | Defensive | Nico Hischier |
| Jan 24, 2023 | 2 | 03:10 | Offensive | Jack Eichel |
| Jan 24, 2023 | 1 | 14:49 | Offensive | Nico Hischier |