Scouting Report
Scott Laughton holds a +1.8% FO% edge overall. Look for Laughton on defensive-zone draws (100% H2H, 6 meetings). Hischier wins 54.0% vs left-shot opponents — Laughton shoots left.
Prediction Breakdown
Model
XGBoost ML Model
Overall FO% (Bayesian)
Hischier 54.9% vs Laughton 56.0% (-1.8%)
H2H factor
Laughton leads 9-6 in 15 meetings
Offensive zone
Hischier 84.6%
Defensive zone
Laughton 73.1%
Neutral zone
Hischier 55.6%
Result
Nico Hischier favored at 55.7%
55.7%
44.3%
Hischier
Laughton
Head-to-Head Record
6
-
9
(15 meetings)
6
9
Hischier
Laughton
Last 10: Hischier 4-6 Laughton
Zone Breakdown
Offensive Zone
Edge: Hischier
5
1
Hischier
Laughton
6 total
Defensive Zone
Edge: Laughton
0
6
Hischier
Laughton
6 total
Neutral Zone
Edge: Laughton
1
2
Hischier
Laughton
3 total
Situation Matchup
Situation
Hischier
Laughton
Edge
Even Strength
55.0% (1,107)
55.2% (455)
-0.2%
Power Play
63.1% (252)
75.0% (4)
-11.9%
Penalty Kill
43.6% (149)
62.8% (137)
-19.2%
On penalty kill, Laughton has a +19.2% edge.
Handedness & Splits
Handedness
Laughton shoots left. Hischier is 54.0% vs left-shot opponents (977).
Hischier shoots left. Laughton is 57.9% vs left-shot opponents (394).
Home / Away
Hischier
Laughton
Home
56.5% (763)
57.4% (263)
Away
54.0% (745)
56.8% (333)
By Period
Hischier
Laughton
P1
56.0%
55.3%
P2
57.6%
61.4%
P3
53.0%
53.5%
OT
33.3%
100.0%
Final 5 min
54.0%
57.6%
Recent Form
Player
Last 50
Last 200
Career
Hischier
50.0%▼
56.0%
55.2%
Laughton
56.0%▬
56.0%
57.0%
Recent Faceoffs
| Date | Period | Time | Zone | Winner |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 14, 2026 | 3 | 17:24 | Offensive | Nico Hischier |
| Mar 14, 2026 | 3 | 11:38 | Defensive | Scott Laughton |
| Mar 14, 2026 | 3 | 06:47 | Offensive | Nico Hischier |
| Mar 14, 2026 | 2 | 19:26 | Offensive | Nico Hischier |
| Mar 14, 2026 | 2 | 16:02 | Neutral | Scott Laughton |
| Mar 14, 2026 | 2 | 12:24 | Defensive | Scott Laughton |
| Mar 14, 2026 | 1 | 08:55 | Offensive | Scott Laughton |
| Dec 30, 2025 | 3 | 15:24 | Defensive | Scott Laughton |
| Dec 30, 2025 | 3 | 15:10 | Offensive | Nico Hischier |
| Dec 30, 2025 | 3 | 14:19 | Defensive | Scott Laughton |
| Dec 30, 2025 | 2 | 16:13 | Defensive | Scott Laughton |
| Dec 30, 2025 | 2 | 08:20 | Neutral | Scott Laughton |
| Dec 30, 2025 | 2 | 05:51 | Defensive | Scott Laughton |
| Dec 30, 2025 | 2 | 00:00 | Neutral | Nico Hischier |
| Dec 30, 2025 | 1 | 19:29 | Offensive | Nico Hischier |