Scouting Report
Nico Hischier holds a +2.8% FO% edge overall. Look for Hischier on defensive-zone draws (100% H2H, 3 meetings). Schmaltz wins 37.9% vs left-shot opponents — Hischier shoots left.
Prediction Breakdown
Model
XGBoost ML Model
Overall FO% (Bayesian)
Schmaltz 41.2% vs Hischier 43.6% (-2.8%)
H2H factor
Not applied (5 meetings, need 10+)
Offensive zone
Schmaltz 65.1%
Defensive zone
Schmaltz 57.4%
Neutral zone
Schmaltz 66.1%
Result
Nick Schmaltz favored at 60.9%
60.9%
39.1%
Schmaltz
Hischier
Head-to-Head Record
0
-
5
(5 meetings)
0
5
Schmaltz
Hischier
Last 5: Schmaltz 0-5 Hischier
Zone Breakdown
Defensive Zone
Edge: Hischier
0
3
Schmaltz
Hischier
3 total
Neutral Zone
Edge: Hischier
0
2
Schmaltz
Hischier
2 total
Situation Matchup
Situation
Schmaltz
Hischier
Edge
Even Strength
39.5% (658)
42.4% (912)
-2.9%
Power Play
41.3% (92)
51.2% (43)
-9.9%
Penalty Kill
45.1% (51)
46.4% (28)
-1.3%
On power play, Hischier has a +9.9% edge.
Handedness & Splits
Handedness
Hischier shoots left. Schmaltz is 37.9% vs left-shot opponents (528).
Schmaltz shoots right. Hischier is 45.2% vs right-shot opponents (341).
Home / Away
Schmaltz
Hischier
Home
40.8% (424)
44.6% (507)
Away
39.3% (377)
41.2% (476)
By Period
Schmaltz
Hischier
P1
38.4%
47.6%
P2
40.7%
39.9%
P3
41.0%
41.3%
OT
40.0%
38.5%
Final 5 min
42.0%
34.6%
Recent Form
Player
Last 50
Last 200
Career
Schmaltz
46.0%▬
45.0%
40.1%
Hischier
50.0%▼
56.0%
42.9%
Recent Faceoffs
| Date | Period | Time | Zone | Winner |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dec 23, 2017 | 2 | 17:26 | Defensive | Nico Hischier |
| Dec 23, 2017 | 2 | 17:18 | Neutral | Nico Hischier |
| Dec 23, 2017 | 2 | 14:51 | Neutral | Nico Hischier |
| Dec 23, 2017 | 2 | 02:38 | Defensive | Nico Hischier |
| Nov 12, 2017 | 1 | 01:29 | Defensive | Nico Hischier |