Aleksander Barkov vs Vernon Fiddler
All Seasons · Faceoff Head-to-Head
Scouting Report
These two are closely matched in overall FO% (53.0% vs 52.2%). Look for Fiddler on defensive-zone draws (100% H2H, 8 meetings). Barkov wins 53.3% vs left-shot opponents — Fiddler shoots left.
Prediction Breakdown
Model
XGBoost ML Model
Overall FO% (Bayesian)
Barkov 53.0% vs Fiddler 52.1% (+0.8%)
H2H factor
Fiddler leads 11-8 in 19 meetings
Offensive zone
Barkov 73.9%
Defensive zone
Fiddler 78.8%
Neutral zone
Fiddler 56.6%
Result
Vernon Fiddler favored at 59.5%
40.5%
59.5%
Barkov
Fiddler
Head-to-Head Record
8
-
11
(19 meetings)
8
11
Barkov
Fiddler
Last 10: Barkov 4-6 Fiddler
Zone Breakdown
Offensive Zone
Edge: Barkov
4
0
Barkov
Fiddler
4 total
Defensive Zone
Edge: Fiddler
0
8
Barkov
Fiddler
8 total
Neutral Zone
Edge: Barkov
4
3
Barkov
Fiddler
7 total
Situation Matchup
Situation
Barkov
Fiddler
Edge
Even Strength
52.4% (10,680)
53.7% (4,899)
-1.3%
Power Play
58.1% (2,623)
50.0% (154)
+8.1%
Penalty Kill
47.8% (1,272)
46.9% (1,479)
+0.9%
On power play, Barkov has a +8.1% edge.
Handedness & Splits
Handedness
Fiddler shoots left. Barkov is 53.3% vs left-shot opponents (9,144).
Barkov shoots left. Fiddler is 52.4% vs left-shot opponents (4,362).
Home / Away
Barkov
Fiddler
Home
53.8% (7,227)
53.1% (3,191)
Away
52.2% (7,348)
51.2% (3,366)
By Period
Barkov
Fiddler
P1
52.7%
52.1%
P2
53.4%
52.6%
P3
52.9%
52.0%
OT
53.0%
46.0%
Final 5 min
54.5%
51.9%
Recent Form
Player
Last 50
Last 200
Career
Barkov
44.0%▼
47.5%
53.0%
Fiddler
54.0%▼
58.5%
52.2%
Recent Faceoffs
| Date | Period | Time | Zone | Winner |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Feb 11, 2017 | 3 | 07:04 | Defensive | Vernon Fiddler |
| Feb 11, 2017 | 2 | 19:48 | Defensive | Vernon Fiddler |
| Feb 11, 2017 | 2 | 16:01 | Defensive | Vernon Fiddler |
| Feb 11, 2017 | 2 | 06:16 | Defensive | Vernon Fiddler |
| Feb 11, 2017 | 2 | 04:24 | Offensive | Aleksander Barkov |
| Feb 11, 2017 | 1 | 19:36 | Defensive | Vernon Fiddler |
| Nov 3, 2016 | 2 | 18:04 | Neutral | Aleksander Barkov |
| Nov 3, 2016 | 1 | 11:37 | Offensive | Aleksander Barkov |
| Oct 17, 2015 | 3 | 14:44 | Neutral | Vernon Fiddler |
| Oct 17, 2015 | 2 | 10:44 | Neutral | Aleksander Barkov |
| Oct 17, 2015 | 2 | 00:00 | Neutral | Aleksander Barkov |
| Mar 5, 2015 | 2 | 08:15 | Neutral | Aleksander Barkov |
| Mar 5, 2015 | 1 | 04:49 | Neutral | Vernon Fiddler |
| Feb 13, 2015 | 1 | 10:19 | Offensive | Aleksander Barkov |
| Oct 3, 2013 | 3 | 10:22 | Offensive | Aleksander Barkov |
| Oct 3, 2013 | 2 | 13:40 | Defensive | Vernon Fiddler |
| Oct 3, 2013 | 2 | 01:46 | Defensive | Vernon Fiddler |
| Oct 3, 2013 | 2 | 01:33 | Neutral | Vernon Fiddler |
| Oct 3, 2013 | 1 | 01:07 | Defensive | Vernon Fiddler |