Scouting Report
These two are closely matched in overall FO% (55.2% vs 56.1%). Look for Hischier on offensive-zone draws (100% H2H, 7 meetings). Hischier wins 57.4% vs right-shot opponents — Philp shoots right.
Prediction Breakdown
Model
XGBoost ML Model
Overall FO% (Bayesian)
Hischier 54.9% vs Philp 53.4% (-0.9%)
H2H factor
Hischier leads 7-3 in 10 meetings
Offensive zone
Hischier 73.3%
Defensive zone
Philp 58.4%
Neutral zone
Hischier 52.5%
Result
Nico Hischier favored at 64.9%
64.9%
35.1%
Hischier
Philp
Head-to-Head Record
7
-
3
(10 meetings)
7
3
Hischier
Philp
Last 10: Hischier 7-3 Philp
Zone Breakdown
Offensive Zone
Edge: Hischier
7
0
Hischier
Philp
7 total
Defensive Zone
Edge: Philp
0
2
Hischier
Philp
2 total
Neutral Zone
Edge: Philp
0
1
Hischier
Philp
1 total
Situation Matchup
Situation
Hischier
Philp
Edge
Even Strength
55.0% (1,107)
59.6% (109)
-4.6%
Penalty Kill
43.6% (149)
28.6% (14)
+15.0%
On penalty kill, Hischier has a +15.0% edge.
Handedness & Splits
Handedness
Philp shoots right. Hischier is 57.4% vs right-shot opponents (531).
Hischier shoots left. Philp is 52.6% vs left-shot opponents (95).
Home / Away
Hischier
Philp
Home
56.5% (763)
69.8% (43)
Away
54.0% (745)
48.8% (80)
By Period
Hischier
Philp
P1
56.0%
56.8%
P2
57.6%
57.1%
P3
53.0%
54.1%
Final 5 min
54.0%
43.8%
Recent Form
Player
Last 50
Last 200
Career
Hischier
50.0%▼
56.0%
55.2%
Philp
54.0%▲
48.0%
56.1%
Recent Faceoffs
| Date | Period | Time | Zone | Winner |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 4, 2026 | 3 | 19:31 | Offensive | Nico Hischier |
| Jan 4, 2026 | 3 | 18:27 | Offensive | Nico Hischier |
| Jan 4, 2026 | 3 | 03:44 | Defensive | Noah Philp |
| Jan 4, 2026 | 3 | 03:01 | Offensive | Nico Hischier |
| Jan 4, 2026 | 3 | 02:53 | Defensive | Noah Philp |
| Jan 4, 2026 | 2 | 18:13 | Offensive | Nico Hischier |
| Jan 4, 2026 | 2 | 12:56 | Offensive | Nico Hischier |
| Jan 4, 2026 | 2 | 05:14 | Neutral | Noah Philp |
| Jan 4, 2026 | 1 | 18:11 | Offensive | Nico Hischier |
| Jan 4, 2026 | 1 | 10:17 | Offensive | Nico Hischier |