Who wins more faceoffs, Alexander Burmistrov or Michael Sgarbossa?

Alexander Burmistrov leads the head-to-head 5-3 across 8 faceoffs.

What is Alexander Burmistrov's faceoff record against Michael Sgarbossa?

Alexander Burmistrov is 5-3 against Michael Sgarbossa in head-to-head faceoffs. Zone breakdown: Offensive 3-1, Defensive 1-2, Neutral 1-0.

Who is predicted to win the next faceoff, Alexander Burmistrov or Michael Sgarbossa?

Michael Sgarbossa is the predicted winner with a 61.9% win probability based on historical stats and XGBoost ML analysis.

Alexander Burmistrov vs Michael Sgarbossa

Alexander BurmistrovL vs Michael SgarbossaL

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Scouting Report

Michael Sgarbossa holds a +2.6% FO% edge overall. Look for Burmistrov on offensive-zone draws (75% H2H, 4 meetings). Burmistrov wins 43.9% vs left-shot opponents — Sgarbossa shoots left.

Prediction Breakdown

Model XGBoost ML Model

Overall FO% (Bayesian) Burmistrov 43.0% vs Sgarbossa 45.9% (-2.6%)

H2H factor Not applied (8 meetings, need 10+)

Offensive zone Sgarbossa 62.0%

Defensive zone Sgarbossa 62.1%

Neutral zone Sgarbossa 61.0%

Result Michael Sgarbossa favored at 61.9%

38.1%

61.9%

Burmistrov Sgarbossa

Head-to-Head Record

5 - 3 (8 meetings)

Burmistrov Sgarbossa

Last 8: Burmistrov 5-3 Sgarbossa

Zone Breakdown

Offensive Zone

Edge: Burmistrov

Burmistrov Sgarbossa

4 total

Defensive Zone

Edge: Sgarbossa

Burmistrov Sgarbossa

3 total

Neutral Zone

Edge: Burmistrov

Burmistrov Sgarbossa

1 total

Situation Matchup

Situation

Burmistrov

Sgarbossa

Edge

Even Strength

42.7% (2,299)

45.1% (588)

-2.4%

Power Play

51.0% (143)

52.2% (23)

-1.2%

Penalty Kill

37.0% (230)

40.0% (5)

-3.0%

On penalty kill, Sgarbossa has a +3.0% edge.

Handedness & Splits

Handedness

Sgarbossa shoots left. Burmistrov is 43.9% vs left-shot opponents (1,795).

Burmistrov shoots left. Sgarbossa is 45.4% vs left-shot opponents (416).

Home / Away

Burmistrov

Sgarbossa

Home

44.3% (1,431)

42.5% (320)

Away

40.9% (1,260)

48.3% (296)

By Period

Burmistrov

Sgarbossa

45.1%

45.0%

41.9%

47.1%

41.1%

43.9%

39.1%

0.0%

Final 5 min

39.3%

40.5%

Recent Form

Player

Last 50

Last 200

Career

Burmistrov

46.0%▼

48.0%

42.7%

Sgarbossa

46.0%▼

50.0%

45.3%

Recent Faceoffs

Date	Period	Time	Zone	Winner
Jan 23, 2017	OT	00:35	Offensive	Alexander Burmistrov
Jan 23, 2017	2	01:59	Offensive	Alexander Burmistrov
Jan 23, 2017	2	01:52	Defensive	Michael Sgarbossa
Jan 23, 2017	1	15:54	Offensive	Michael Sgarbossa
Jan 23, 2017	1	10:45	Defensive	Michael Sgarbossa
Jan 23, 2017	1	07:18	Neutral	Alexander Burmistrov
Jan 23, 2017	1	04:11	Defensive	Alexander Burmistrov
Jan 23, 2017	1	00:55	Offensive	Alexander Burmistrov

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