Scouting Report
Nico Hischier holds a +9.1% FO% edge overall. Schmaltz wins 43.8% vs left-shot opponents — Hischier shoots left.
Prediction Breakdown
Model
XGBoost ML Model
Overall FO% (Bayesian)
Schmaltz 44.1% vs Hischier 51.6% (-9.1%)
H2H factor
Not applied (5 meetings, need 10+)
Offensive zone
Schmaltz 59.6%
Defensive zone
Hischier 55.0%
Neutral zone
Schmaltz 56.0%
Result
Nick Schmaltz favored at 52.3%
52.3%
47.7%
Schmaltz
Hischier
Head-to-Head Record
2
-
3
(5 meetings)
2
3
Schmaltz
Hischier
Last 5: Schmaltz 2-3 Hischier
Zone Breakdown
Offensive Zone
Edge: Hischier
0
1
Schmaltz
Hischier
1 total
Defensive Zone
Even
1
1
Schmaltz
Hischier
2 total
Neutral Zone
Even
1
1
Schmaltz
Hischier
2 total
Situation Matchup
Situation
Schmaltz
Hischier
Edge
Even Strength
41.7% (338)
50.1% (789)
-8.4%
Power Play
47.1% (34)
58.9% (151)
-11.8%
Penalty Kill
75.0% (4)
57.5% (40)
+17.5%
On penalty kill, Schmaltz has a +17.5% edge.
Handedness & Splits
Handedness
Hischier shoots left. Schmaltz is 43.8% vs left-shot opponents (274).
Schmaltz shoots right. Hischier is 57.1% vs right-shot opponents (382).
Home / Away
Schmaltz
Hischier
Home
48.2% (166)
53.7% (445)
Away
38.1% (210)
50.1% (535)
By Period
Schmaltz
Hischier
P1
42.1%
52.6%
P2
45.8%
49.8%
P3
41.4%
52.8%
OT
22.2%
51.9%
Final 5 min
43.9%
48.9%
Recent Form
Player
Last 50
Last 200
Career
Schmaltz
46.0%▬
45.0%
42.6%
Hischier
50.0%▼
56.0%
51.7%
Recent Faceoffs
| Date | Period | Time | Zone | Winner |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dec 14, 2019 | 3 | 02:52 | Neutral | Nico Hischier |
| Dec 14, 2019 | 3 | 00:20 | Neutral | Nick Schmaltz |
| Oct 25, 2019 | 3 | 04:17 | Defensive | Nick Schmaltz |
| Oct 25, 2019 | 2 | 06:59 | Defensive | Nico Hischier |
| Oct 25, 2019 | 1 | 05:32 | Offensive | Nico Hischier |