Aleksander Barkov vs Anze Kopitar
2021-22 · Faceoff Head-to-Head
Scouting Report
These two are closely matched in overall FO% (56.9% vs 56.9%). Look for Kopitar on offensive-zone draws (100% H2H, 3 meetings). Barkov wins 58.0% vs left-shot opponents — Kopitar shoots left.
Prediction Breakdown
Model
XGBoost ML Model
Overall FO% (Bayesian)
Barkov 56.4% vs Kopitar 56.4% (+0.0%)
H2H factor
Not applied (5 meetings, need 10+)
Offensive zone
Barkov 57.0%
Defensive zone
Barkov 55.4%
Neutral zone
Barkov 56.1%
Result
Aleksander Barkov favored at 56.5%
56.5%
43.5%
Barkov
Kopitar
Head-to-Head Record
1
-
4
(5 meetings)
1
4
Barkov
Kopitar
Last 5: Barkov 1-4 Kopitar
Zone Breakdown
Offensive Zone
Edge: Kopitar
0
3
Barkov
Kopitar
3 total
Defensive Zone
Edge: Kopitar
0
1
Barkov
Kopitar
1 total
Neutral Zone
Edge: Barkov
1
0
Barkov
Kopitar
1 total
Situation Matchup
Situation
Barkov
Kopitar
Edge
Even Strength
57.0% (870)
57.6% (1,070)
-0.6%
Power Play
63.8% (210)
60.6% (264)
+3.2%
Penalty Kill
48.3% (172)
46.9% (175)
+1.4%
On power play, Barkov has a +3.2% edge.
Handedness & Splits
Handedness
Kopitar shoots left. Barkov is 58.0% vs left-shot opponents (719).
Barkov shoots left. Kopitar is 59.0% vs left-shot opponents (916).
Home / Away
Barkov
Kopitar
Home
59.2% (557)
57.2% (778)
Away
55.1% (695)
56.5% (731)
By Period
Barkov
Kopitar
P1
56.7%
56.3%
P2
54.8%
57.1%
P3
59.7%
57.0%
OT
55.6%
59.5%
Final 5 min
59.4%
57.6%
Recent Form
Player
Last 50
Last 200
Career
Barkov
44.0%▼
47.5%
56.9%
Kopitar
54.0%▼
59.5%
56.9%
Recent Faceoffs
| Date | Period | Time | Zone | Winner |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 13, 2022 | OT | 02:26 | Offensive | Anze Kopitar |
| Mar 13, 2022 | 3 | 03:31 | Offensive | Anze Kopitar |
| Mar 13, 2022 | 3 | 03:15 | Neutral | Aleksander Barkov |
| Mar 13, 2022 | 2 | 13:51 | Defensive | Anze Kopitar |
| Mar 13, 2022 | 2 | 11:00 | Offensive | Anze Kopitar |