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 |