Aleksander Barkov vs Jordan Staal

2021-22 · Faceoff Head-to-Head
Scouting Report

These two are closely matched in overall FO% (56.9% vs 57.3%). Look for Barkov on neutral-zone draws (73% H2H, 11 meetings). Barkov wins 58.0% vs left-shot opponents — Staal shoots left.

Prediction Breakdown
Model XGBoost ML Model
Overall FO% (Bayesian) Barkov 56.4% vs Staal 56.8% (-0.4%)
H2H factor Barkov leads 19-7 in 26 meetings
Offensive zone Barkov 56.0%
Defensive zone Staal 61.8%
Neutral zone Staal 60.5%
Result Jordan Staal favored at 55.1%
44.9%
55.1%
Barkov Staal
Head-to-Head Record
19 - 7 (26 meetings)
19
7
Barkov Staal
Last 10: Barkov 7-3 Staal

Zone Breakdown

Offensive Zone
Edge: Barkov
6
3
Barkov Staal
9 total
Defensive Zone
Edge: Barkov
5
1
Barkov Staal
6 total
Neutral Zone
Edge: Barkov
8
3
Barkov Staal
11 total

Situation Matchup

Situation
Barkov
Staal
Edge
Even Strength
57.0% (870)
58.9% (1,041)
-1.9%
Power Play
63.8% (210)
53.4% (73)
+10.4%
Penalty Kill
48.3% (172)
49.1% (171)
-0.8%
On power play, Barkov has a +10.4% edge.

Handedness & Splits

Handedness
Staal shoots left. Barkov is 58.0% vs left-shot opponents (719).
Barkov shoots left. Staal is 56.3% vs left-shot opponents (828).
Home / Away
Barkov
Staal
Home
59.2% (557)
59.0% (578)
Away
55.1% (695)
55.9% (707)
By Period
Barkov
Staal
P1
56.7%
57.1%
P2
54.8%
60.9%
P3
59.7%
55.8%
OT
55.6%
20.8%
Final 5 min
59.4%
60.5%

Recent Form

Player
Last 50
Last 200
Career
Barkov
44.0%
47.5%
56.9%
Staal
46.0%
51.0%
57.3%

Recent Faceoffs

Date Period Time Zone Winner
Feb 16, 2022 OT 00:00 Neutral Aleksander Barkov
Feb 16, 2022 3 19:19 Offensive Aleksander Barkov
Feb 16, 2022 3 19:11 Neutral Aleksander Barkov
Feb 16, 2022 3 13:58 Defensive Aleksander Barkov
Feb 16, 2022 3 02:29 Neutral Aleksander Barkov
Feb 16, 2022 2 12:41 Offensive Aleksander Barkov
Feb 16, 2022 2 07:04 Offensive Jordan Staal
Feb 16, 2022 2 06:56 Defensive Jordan Staal
Feb 16, 2022 2 04:22 Offensive Aleksander Barkov
Feb 16, 2022 2 00:00 Neutral Jordan Staal
Feb 16, 2022 1 17:39 Neutral Aleksander Barkov
Feb 16, 2022 1 17:34 Neutral Aleksander Barkov
Feb 16, 2022 1 08:13 Defensive Aleksander Barkov
Feb 16, 2022 1 08:01 Offensive Jordan Staal
Feb 16, 2022 1 00:14 Neutral Jordan Staal
Feb 16, 2022 1 00:00 Neutral Jordan Staal
Jan 8, 2022 OT 00:00 Neutral Aleksander Barkov
Jan 8, 2022 3 00:16 Defensive Aleksander Barkov
Jan 8, 2022 2 09:06 Defensive Aleksander Barkov
Jan 8, 2022 2 04:54 Defensive Aleksander Barkov