Alex Galchenyuk vs Rickard Rakell
2014-15 · Faceoff Head-to-Head
Scouting Report
These two are closely matched in overall FO% (47.1% vs 46.6%). Look for Rakell on neutral-zone draws (67% H2H, 3 meetings). Galchenyuk wins 44.0% vs right-shot opponents — Rakell shoots right.
Prediction Breakdown
Model
XGBoost ML Model
Overall FO% (Bayesian)
Galchenyuk 48.2% vs Rakell 47.1% (+0.5%)
H2H factor
Not applied (5 meetings, need 10+)
Offensive zone
Rakell 58.2%
Defensive zone
Rakell 64.3%
Neutral zone
Rakell 61.3%
Result
Rickard Rakell favored at 61.3%
38.7%
61.3%
Galchenyuk
Rakell
Head-to-Head Record
1
-
4
(5 meetings)
1
4
Galchenyuk
Rakell
Last 5: Galchenyuk 1-4 Rakell
Zone Breakdown
Offensive Zone
Edge: Rakell
0
1
Galchenyuk
Rakell
1 total
Defensive Zone
Edge: Rakell
0
1
Galchenyuk
Rakell
1 total
Neutral Zone
Edge: Rakell
1
2
Galchenyuk
Rakell
3 total
Situation Matchup
Situation
Galchenyuk
Rakell
Edge
Even Strength
46.9% (147)
46.2% (608)
+0.7%
Power Play
48.1% (27)
51.9% (54)
-3.8%
On power play, Rakell has a +3.8% edge.
Handedness & Splits
Handedness
Rakell shoots right. Galchenyuk is 44.0% vs right-shot opponents (84).
Galchenyuk shoots left. Rakell is 46.0% vs left-shot opponents (402).
Home / Away
Galchenyuk
Rakell
Home
48.9% (90)
49.3% (335)
Away
45.2% (84)
43.9% (330)
By Period
Galchenyuk
Rakell
P1
44.9%
46.8%
P2
40.0%
45.0%
P3
56.4%
48.2%
Final 5 min
52.6%
51.2%
Recent Form
Player
Last 50
Last 200
Career
Galchenyuk
50.0%▼
52.5%
47.1%
Rakell
40.0%▲
37.0%
46.6%
Recent Faceoffs
| Date | Period | Time | Zone | Winner |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dec 18, 2014 | 3 | 13:21 | Offensive | Rickard Rakell |
| Dec 18, 2014 | 3 | 09:02 | Neutral | Alex Galchenyuk |
| Dec 18, 2014 | 3 | 08:53 | Neutral | Rickard Rakell |
| Dec 18, 2014 | 1 | 17:56 | Neutral | Rickard Rakell |
| Dec 18, 2014 | 1 | 03:10 | Defensive | Rickard Rakell |