Aleksander Barkov vs Sidney Crosby
2023-24 · Faceoff Head-to-Head
Scouting Report
These two are closely matched in overall FO% (57.3% vs 58.2%). Look for Barkov on defensive-zone draws (100% H2H, 4 meetings). Barkov wins 55.9% vs left-shot opponents — Crosby shoots left.
Prediction Breakdown
Model
XGBoost ML Model
Overall FO% (Bayesian)
Barkov 56.7% vs Crosby 57.8% (-0.9%)
H2H factor
Barkov leads 12-4 in 16 meetings
Offensive zone
Crosby 82.6%
Defensive zone
Crosby 64.0%
Neutral zone
Crosby 73.6%
Result
Sidney Crosby favored at 72.9%
27.1%
72.9%
Barkov
Crosby
Head-to-Head Record
12
-
4
(16 meetings)
12
4
Barkov
Crosby
Last 10: Barkov 8-2 Crosby
Zone Breakdown
Offensive Zone
Edge: Barkov
2
1
Barkov
Crosby
3 total
Defensive Zone
Edge: Barkov
4
0
Barkov
Crosby
4 total
Neutral Zone
Edge: Barkov
6
3
Barkov
Crosby
9 total
Situation Matchup
Situation
Barkov
Crosby
Edge
Even Strength
56.9% (740)
57.8% (1,437)
-0.9%
Power Play
63.3% (256)
60.9% (381)
+2.4%
Penalty Kill
45.2% (104)
50.0% (54)
-4.8%
On penalty kill, Crosby has a +4.8% edge.
Handedness & Splits
Handedness
Crosby shoots left. Barkov is 55.9% vs left-shot opponents (619).
Barkov shoots left. Crosby is 57.6% vs left-shot opponents (1,257).
Home / Away
Barkov
Crosby
Home
57.4% (540)
59.2% (985)
Away
57.1% (560)
57.2% (887)
By Period
Barkov
Crosby
P1
57.6%
57.3%
P2
56.6%
59.5%
P3
56.9%
58.5%
OT
72.2%
40.0%
Final 5 min
57.3%
59.7%
Recent Form
Player
Last 50
Last 200
Career
Barkov
44.0%▼
47.5%
57.3%
Crosby
64.0%▲
54.5%
58.2%
Recent Faceoffs
| Date | Period | Time | Zone | Winner |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Feb 14, 2024 | 3 | 00:15 | Offensive | Aleksander Barkov |
| Feb 14, 2024 | 3 | 00:00 | Neutral | Aleksander Barkov |
| Feb 14, 2024 | 2 | 09:32 | Neutral | Aleksander Barkov |
| Feb 14, 2024 | 2 | 00:00 | Neutral | Aleksander Barkov |
| Feb 14, 2024 | 1 | 14:24 | Neutral | Sidney Crosby |
| Feb 14, 2024 | 1 | 00:00 | Neutral | Aleksander Barkov |
| Jan 26, 2024 | OT | 00:00 | Neutral | Aleksander Barkov |
| Jan 26, 2024 | 2 | 14:33 | Offensive | Sidney Crosby |
| Jan 26, 2024 | 2 | 09:19 | Offensive | Aleksander Barkov |
| Jan 26, 2024 | 2 | 06:06 | Defensive | Aleksander Barkov |
| Jan 26, 2024 | 1 | 15:25 | Defensive | Aleksander Barkov |
| Jan 26, 2024 | 1 | 15:19 | Defensive | Aleksander Barkov |
| Jan 26, 2024 | 1 | 09:03 | Neutral | Aleksander Barkov |
| Dec 8, 2023 | 3 | 18:49 | Defensive | Aleksander Barkov |
| Dec 8, 2023 | 2 | 07:20 | Neutral | Sidney Crosby |
| Dec 8, 2023 | 1 | 00:00 | Neutral | Sidney Crosby |