Aleksander Barkov vs Sidney Crosby
2024-25 · Faceoff Head-to-Head
Scouting Report
These two are closely matched in overall FO% (56.5% vs 57.0%). Look for Crosby on offensive-zone draws (67% H2H, 6 meetings). Barkov wins 54.9% vs left-shot opponents — Crosby shoots left.
Prediction Breakdown
Model
XGBoost ML Model
Overall FO% (Bayesian)
Barkov 56.0% vs Crosby 56.6% (-0.5%)
H2H factor
Crosby leads 16-12 in 28 meetings
Offensive zone
Barkov 60.4%
Defensive zone
Barkov 55.9%
Neutral zone
Barkov 54.0%
Result
Aleksander Barkov favored at 56.0%
56.0%
44.0%
Barkov
Crosby
Head-to-Head Record
12
-
16
(28 meetings)
12
16
Barkov
Crosby
Last 10: Barkov 2-8 Crosby
Zone Breakdown
Offensive Zone
Edge: Crosby
2
4
Barkov
Crosby
6 total
Defensive Zone
Even
5
5
Barkov
Crosby
10 total
Neutral Zone
Edge: Crosby
5
7
Barkov
Crosby
12 total
Situation Matchup
Situation
Barkov
Crosby
Edge
Even Strength
55.5% (704)
56.2% (1,451)
-0.7%
Power Play
62.3% (247)
61.4% (293)
+0.9%
Penalty Kill
46.7% (75)
55.3% (38)
-8.6%
On penalty kill, Crosby has a +8.6% edge.
Handedness & Splits
Handedness
Crosby shoots left. Barkov is 54.9% vs left-shot opponents (623).
Barkov shoots left. Crosby is 56.8% vs left-shot opponents (1,164).
Home / Away
Barkov
Crosby
Home
56.4% (550)
59.1% (939)
Away
56.7% (476)
54.7% (843)
By Period
Barkov
Crosby
P1
56.5%
54.9%
P2
55.5%
60.8%
P3
57.9%
55.4%
OT
50.0%
53.6%
Final 5 min
58.7%
56.7%
Recent Form
Player
Last 50
Last 200
Career
Barkov
44.0%▼
47.5%
56.5%
Crosby
64.0%▲
54.5%
57.0%
Recent Faceoffs
| Date | Period | Time | Zone | Winner |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 23, 2025 | OT | 00:00 | Neutral | Sidney Crosby |
| Mar 23, 2025 | 3 | 17:12 | Defensive | Sidney Crosby |
| Mar 23, 2025 | 3 | 09:49 | Offensive | Sidney Crosby |
| Mar 23, 2025 | 3 | 09:47 | Offensive | Sidney Crosby |
| Mar 23, 2025 | 3 | 00:00 | Neutral | Sidney Crosby |
| Mar 23, 2025 | 2 | 17:05 | Neutral | Sidney Crosby |
| Mar 23, 2025 | 2 | 12:11 | Offensive | Sidney Crosby |
| Mar 23, 2025 | 2 | 07:47 | Offensive | Aleksander Barkov |
| Mar 23, 2025 | 2 | 00:00 | Neutral | Sidney Crosby |
| Mar 23, 2025 | 1 | 10:55 | Defensive | Aleksander Barkov |
| Mar 23, 2025 | 1 | 00:18 | Defensive | Aleksander Barkov |
| Mar 23, 2025 | 1 | 00:00 | Neutral | Aleksander Barkov |
| Jan 3, 2025 | 3 | 17:59 | Defensive | Aleksander Barkov |
| Jan 3, 2025 | 3 | 13:51 | Neutral | Sidney Crosby |
| Jan 3, 2025 | 3 | 11:08 | Defensive | Aleksander Barkov |
| Jan 3, 2025 | 3 | 10:41 | Offensive | Sidney Crosby |
| Jan 3, 2025 | 3 | 09:08 | Defensive | Aleksander Barkov |
| Jan 3, 2025 | 2 | 19:56 | Defensive | Sidney Crosby |
| Jan 3, 2025 | 2 | 11:09 | Neutral | Sidney Crosby |
| Jan 3, 2025 | 2 | 00:00 | Neutral | Aleksander Barkov |