Aleksander Barkov vs Sean Couturier
2023-24 · Faceoff Head-to-Head
Scouting Report
Aleksander Barkov holds a +3.8% FO% edge overall. Look for Couturier on offensive-zone draws (75% H2H, 4 meetings). Barkov wins 55.9% vs left-shot opponents — Couturier shoots left.
Prediction Breakdown
Model
XGBoost ML Model
Overall FO% (Bayesian)
Barkov 56.7% vs Couturier 53.2% (+3.8%)
H2H factor
Not applied (9 meetings, need 10+)
Offensive zone
Couturier 55.8%
Defensive zone
Couturier 60.7%
Neutral zone
Couturier 66.7%
Result
Sean Couturier favored at 59.2%
40.8%
59.2%
Barkov
Couturier
Head-to-Head Record
3
-
6
(9 meetings)
3
6
Barkov
Couturier
Last 9: Barkov 3-6 Couturier
Zone Breakdown
Offensive Zone
Edge: Couturier
1
3
Barkov
Couturier
4 total
Defensive Zone
Even
2
2
Barkov
Couturier
4 total
Neutral Zone
Edge: Couturier
0
1
Barkov
Couturier
1 total
Situation Matchup
Situation
Barkov
Couturier
Edge
Even Strength
56.9% (740)
53.8% (1,003)
+3.1%
Power Play
63.3% (256)
56.4% (202)
+6.9%
Penalty Kill
45.2% (104)
42.7% (89)
+2.5%
On power play, Barkov has a +6.9% edge.
Handedness & Splits
Handedness
Couturier shoots left. Barkov is 55.9% vs left-shot opponents (619).
Barkov shoots left. Couturier is 52.0% vs left-shot opponents (823).
Home / Away
Barkov
Couturier
Home
57.4% (540)
54.4% (680)
Away
57.1% (560)
52.4% (614)
By Period
Barkov
Couturier
P1
57.6%
56.3%
P2
56.6%
51.8%
P3
56.9%
52.2%
OT
72.2%
60.9%
Final 5 min
57.3%
52.3%
Recent Form
Player
Last 50
Last 200
Career
Barkov
44.0%▼
47.5%
57.3%
Couturier
52.0%▬
51.0%
53.5%
Recent Faceoffs
| Date | Period | Time | Zone | Winner |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 7, 2024 | 3 | 19:54 | Offensive | Aleksander Barkov |
| Mar 7, 2024 | 2 | 07:12 | Neutral | Sean Couturier |
| Mar 7, 2024 | 2 | 00:56 | Defensive | Aleksander Barkov |
| Mar 7, 2024 | 1 | 05:57 | Defensive | Sean Couturier |
| Feb 6, 2024 | 3 | 17:56 | Defensive | Sean Couturier |
| Feb 6, 2024 | 3 | 14:36 | Offensive | Sean Couturier |
| Feb 6, 2024 | 3 | 14:31 | Offensive | Sean Couturier |
| Feb 6, 2024 | 3 | 14:26 | Defensive | Aleksander Barkov |
| Feb 6, 2024 | 2 | 08:59 | Offensive | Sean Couturier |