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 64.0% win probability based on historical stats and XGBoost ML analysis.

Alexander Burmistrov vs Michael Sgarbossa

Alexander BurmistrovL vs Michael SgarbossaL

2016-17 · Faceoff Head-to-Head

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Scouting Report

Michael Sgarbossa holds a +3.2% FO% edge overall. Look for Burmistrov on offensive-zone draws (75% H2H, 4 meetings). Burmistrov wins 44.1% vs left-shot opponents — Sgarbossa shoots left.

Prediction Breakdown

Model XGBoost ML Model

Overall FO% (Bayesian) Burmistrov 42.5% vs Sgarbossa 45.4% (-3.2%)

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

Offensive zone Sgarbossa 70.4%

Defensive zone Sgarbossa 58.6%

Neutral zone Sgarbossa 55.0%

Result Michael Sgarbossa favored at 64.0%

36.0%

64.0%

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

42.6% (392)

43.9% (296)

-1.3%

Power Play

30.4% (23)

53.3% (15)

-22.9%

Penalty Kill

18.2% (22)

0.0% (3)

+18.2%

On power play, Sgarbossa has a +22.9% edge.

Handedness & Splits

Handedness

Sgarbossa shoots left. Burmistrov is 44.1% vs left-shot opponents (311).

Burmistrov shoots left. Sgarbossa is 47.4% vs left-shot opponents (211).

Home / Away

Burmistrov

Sgarbossa

Home

43.8% (210)

44.3% (185)

Away

37.9% (227)

43.4% (129)

By Period

Burmistrov

Sgarbossa

40.8%

43.2%

39.3%

49.1%

40.9%

39.6%

100.0%

0.0%

Final 5 min

34.5%

37.5%

Recent Form

Player

Last 50

Last 200

Career

Burmistrov

46.0%▼

48.0%

40.7%

Sgarbossa

46.0%▼

50.0%

43.9%

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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