Scouting Report
Scott Laughton holds a +9.1% FO% edge overall. Look for Laughton on neutral-zone draws (80% H2H, 5 meetings). Hischier wins 41.7% vs left-shot opponents — Laughton shoots left.
Prediction Breakdown
Model
XGBoost ML Model
Overall FO% (Bayesian)
Hischier 43.6% vs Laughton 51.7% (-9.1%)
H2H factor
Laughton leads 7-3 in 10 meetings
Offensive zone
Hischier 75.7%
Defensive zone
Hischier 78.2%
Neutral zone
Hischier 77.9%
Result
Nico Hischier favored at 77.3%
77.3%
22.7%
Hischier
Laughton
Head-to-Head Record
3
-
7
(10 meetings)
3
7
Hischier
Laughton
Last 10: Hischier 3-7 Laughton
Zone Breakdown
Offensive Zone
Edge: Hischier
2
1
Hischier
Laughton
3 total
Defensive Zone
Edge: Laughton
0
2
Hischier
Laughton
2 total
Neutral Zone
Edge: Laughton
1
4
Hischier
Laughton
5 total
Situation Matchup
Situation
Hischier
Laughton
Edge
Even Strength
42.4% (912)
52.2% (521)
-9.8%
Power Play
51.2% (43)
46.7% (15)
+4.5%
Penalty Kill
46.4% (28)
51.5% (68)
-5.1%
On even strength, Laughton has a +9.8% edge.
Handedness & Splits
Handedness
Laughton shoots left. Hischier is 41.7% vs left-shot opponents (642).
Hischier shoots left. Laughton is 54.5% vs left-shot opponents (407).
Home / Away
Hischier
Laughton
Home
44.6% (507)
52.7% (300)
Away
41.2% (476)
51.3% (304)
By Period
Hischier
Laughton
P1
47.6%
51.6%
P2
39.9%
53.8%
P3
41.3%
50.0%
Final 5 min
34.6%
54.5%
Recent Form
Player
Last 50
Last 200
Career
Hischier
50.0%▼
56.0%
42.9%
Laughton
56.0%▬
56.0%
52.0%
Recent Faceoffs
| Date | Period | Time | Zone | Winner |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Feb 13, 2018 | 2 | 11:43 | Neutral | Scott Laughton |
| Feb 13, 2018 | 1 | 13:54 | Neutral | Nico Hischier |
| Feb 13, 2018 | 1 | 09:41 | Offensive | Nico Hischier |
| Feb 13, 2018 | 1 | 06:31 | Defensive | Scott Laughton |
| Feb 1, 2018 | 3 | 04:42 | Defensive | Scott Laughton |
| Feb 1, 2018 | 3 | 01:17 | Offensive | Nico Hischier |
| Feb 1, 2018 | 2 | 13:47 | Neutral | Scott Laughton |
| Feb 1, 2018 | 2 | 13:41 | Neutral | Scott Laughton |
| Feb 1, 2018 | 1 | 15:53 | Neutral | Scott Laughton |
| Feb 1, 2018 | 1 | 05:03 | Offensive | Scott Laughton |