Nico Hischier vs Sean Couturier

2023-24 · Faceoff Head-to-Head
Scouting Report

Nico Hischier holds a +3.1% FO% edge overall. Look for Couturier on defensive-zone draws (60% H2H, 15 meetings). Hischier wins 54.4% vs left-shot opponents — Couturier shoots left.

Prediction Breakdown
Model XGBoost ML Model
Overall FO% (Bayesian) Hischier 56.2% vs Couturier 53.2% (+3.1%)
H2H factor Couturier leads 22-17 in 39 meetings
Offensive zone Couturier 62.7%
Defensive zone Couturier 62.0%
Neutral zone Couturier 63.8%
Result Sean Couturier favored at 62.8%
37.2%
62.8%
Hischier Couturier
Head-to-Head Record
17 - 22 (39 meetings)
17
22
Hischier Couturier
Last 10: Hischier 6-4 Couturier

Zone Breakdown

Offensive Zone
Edge: Hischier
5
4
Hischier Couturier
9 total
Defensive Zone
Edge: Couturier
6
9
Hischier Couturier
15 total
Neutral Zone
Edge: Couturier
6
9
Hischier Couturier
15 total

Situation Matchup

Situation
Hischier
Couturier
Edge
Even Strength
56.1% (1,018)
53.8% (1,003)
+2.3%
Power Play
59.9% (289)
56.4% (202)
+3.5%
Penalty Kill
51.3% (80)
42.7% (89)
+8.6%
On penalty kill, Hischier has a +8.6% edge.

Handedness & Splits

Handedness
Couturier shoots left. Hischier is 54.4% vs left-shot opponents (919).
Hischier shoots left. Couturier is 52.0% vs left-shot opponents (823).
Home / Away
Hischier
Couturier
Home
56.5% (706)
54.4% (680)
Away
56.7% (681)
52.4% (614)
By Period
Hischier
Couturier
P1
54.8%
56.3%
P2
57.8%
51.8%
P3
57.6%
52.2%
OT
14.3%
60.9%
Final 5 min
54.3%
52.3%

Recent Form

Player
Last 50
Last 200
Career
Hischier
50.0%
56.0%
56.6%
Couturier
52.0%
51.0%
53.5%

Recent Faceoffs

Date Period Time Zone Winner
Apr 13, 2024 3 17:51 Defensive Sean Couturier
Apr 13, 2024 3 06:34 Defensive Nico Hischier
Apr 13, 2024 3 02:32 Offensive Nico Hischier
Apr 13, 2024 2 06:42 Offensive Nico Hischier
Apr 13, 2024 2 04:46 Neutral Sean Couturier
Apr 13, 2024 2 00:00 Neutral Sean Couturier
Apr 13, 2024 1 16:25 Defensive Sean Couturier
Apr 13, 2024 1 05:04 Defensive Nico Hischier
Apr 13, 2024 1 00:00 Neutral Nico Hischier
Feb 17, 2024 3 17:29 Defensive Nico Hischier
Feb 17, 2024 3 16:40 Offensive Sean Couturier
Feb 17, 2024 3 00:00 Neutral Sean Couturier
Feb 17, 2024 2 13:41 Defensive Sean Couturier
Feb 17, 2024 2 11:15 Offensive Nico Hischier
Feb 17, 2024 1 17:08 Offensive Sean Couturier
Feb 17, 2024 1 16:50 Defensive Sean Couturier
Feb 17, 2024 1 15:00 Neutral Sean Couturier
Feb 17, 2024 1 00:00 Neutral Nico Hischier
Dec 19, 2023 OT 02:21 Defensive Nico Hischier
Dec 19, 2023 3 18:20 Offensive Sean Couturier