Aleksander Barkov vs Sean Couturier
2024-25 · Faceoff Head-to-Head
Scouting Report
These two are closely matched in overall FO% (56.5% vs 56.1%). Look for Barkov on offensive-zone draws (75% H2H, 8 meetings). Barkov wins 54.9% vs left-shot opponents — Couturier shoots left.
Prediction Breakdown
Model
XGBoost ML Model
Overall FO% (Bayesian)
Barkov 56.0% vs Couturier 55.6% (+0.4%)
H2H factor
Barkov leads 11-10 in 21 meetings
Offensive zone
Barkov 63.8%
Defensive zone
Couturier 64.6%
Neutral zone
Couturier 57.5%
Result
Sean Couturier favored at 50.8%
49.2%
50.8%
Barkov
Couturier
Head-to-Head Record
11
-
10
(21 meetings)
11
10
Barkov
Couturier
Last 10: Barkov 6-4 Couturier
Zone Breakdown
Offensive Zone
Edge: Barkov
6
2
Barkov
Couturier
8 total
Defensive Zone
Edge: Couturier
0
4
Barkov
Couturier
4 total
Neutral Zone
Edge: Barkov
5
4
Barkov
Couturier
9 total
Situation Matchup
Situation
Barkov
Couturier
Edge
Even Strength
55.5% (704)
55.1% (1,008)
+0.4%
Power Play
62.3% (247)
64.1% (142)
-1.8%
Penalty Kill
46.7% (75)
53.3% (45)
-6.6%
On penalty kill, Couturier has a +6.6% edge.
Handedness & Splits
Handedness
Couturier shoots left. Barkov is 54.9% vs left-shot opponents (623).
Barkov shoots left. Couturier is 55.3% vs left-shot opponents (790).
Home / Away
Barkov
Couturier
Home
56.4% (550)
58.1% (609)
Away
56.7% (476)
53.9% (586)
By Period
Barkov
Couturier
P1
56.5%
55.3%
P2
55.5%
55.8%
P3
57.9%
57.4%
OT
50.0%
45.0%
Final 5 min
58.7%
57.2%
Recent Form
Player
Last 50
Last 200
Career
Barkov
44.0%▼
47.5%
56.5%
Couturier
52.0%▬
51.0%
56.1%
Recent Faceoffs
| Date | Period | Time | Zone | Winner |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 13, 2025 | 3 | 08:31 | Offensive | Aleksander Barkov |
| Jan 13, 2025 | 3 | 08:18 | Defensive | Sean Couturier |
| Jan 13, 2025 | 2 | 05:55 | Offensive | Sean Couturier |
| Jan 13, 2025 | 2 | 02:23 | Offensive | Aleksander Barkov |
| Jan 13, 2025 | 1 | 02:24 | Neutral | Aleksander Barkov |
| Jan 13, 2025 | 1 | 02:22 | Neutral | Sean Couturier |
| Dec 5, 2024 | 3 | 18:06 | Neutral | Aleksander Barkov |
| Dec 5, 2024 | 3 | 18:01 | Neutral | Aleksander Barkov |
| Dec 5, 2024 | 3 | 13:22 | Offensive | Aleksander Barkov |
| Dec 5, 2024 | 3 | 13:11 | Defensive | Sean Couturier |
| Dec 5, 2024 | 3 | 00:00 | Neutral | Sean Couturier |
| Dec 5, 2024 | 2 | 18:04 | Neutral | Sean Couturier |
| Dec 5, 2024 | 2 | 00:00 | Neutral | Sean Couturier |
| Dec 5, 2024 | 1 | 08:23 | Neutral | Aleksander Barkov |
| Dec 5, 2024 | 1 | 00:00 | Neutral | Aleksander Barkov |
| Nov 9, 2024 | 1 | 18:57 | Offensive | Aleksander Barkov |
| Nov 9, 2024 | 1 | 16:30 | Defensive | Sean Couturier |
| Nov 9, 2024 | 1 | 13:48 | Defensive | Sean Couturier |
| Nov 9, 2024 | 1 | 11:50 | Offensive | Aleksander Barkov |
| Nov 9, 2024 | 1 | 05:51 | Offensive | Aleksander Barkov |