Anthony Cirelli vs Mika Zibanejad
2023-24 · Faceoff Head-to-Head
Scouting Report
These two are closely matched in overall FO% (49.2% vs 49.3%). Look for Zibanejad on defensive-zone draws (67% H2H, 3 meetings).
Prediction Breakdown
Model
XGBoost ML Model
Overall FO% (Bayesian)
Cirelli 49.3% vs Zibanejad 49.3% (-0.1%)
H2H factor
Not applied (9 meetings, need 10+)
Offensive zone
Zibanejad 51.1%
Defensive zone
Cirelli 52.1%
Neutral zone
Zibanejad 50.1%
Result
Anthony Cirelli favored at 50.5%
50.5%
49.5%
Cirelli
Zibanejad
Head-to-Head Record
4
-
5
(9 meetings)
4
5
Cirelli
Zibanejad
Last 9: Cirelli 4-5 Zibanejad
Zone Breakdown
Offensive Zone
Edge: Zibanejad
0
1
Cirelli
Zibanejad
1 total
Defensive Zone
Edge: Zibanejad
1
2
Cirelli
Zibanejad
3 total
Neutral Zone
Edge: Cirelli
3
2
Cirelli
Zibanejad
5 total
Situation Matchup
Situation
Cirelli
Zibanejad
Edge
Even Strength
50.9% (709)
50.9% (913)
+0.0%
Power Play
43.4% (76)
59.0% (39)
-15.6%
Penalty Kill
44.0% (150)
37.5% (160)
+6.5%
On power play, Zibanejad has a +15.6% edge.
Handedness & Splits
Handedness
Zibanejad shoots right. Cirelli is 50.5% vs right-shot opponents (374).
Cirelli shoots left. Zibanejad is 48.3% vs left-shot opponents (837).
Home / Away
Cirelli
Zibanejad
Home
50.6% (494)
51.1% (536)
Away
47.6% (441)
47.6% (576)
By Period
Cirelli
Zibanejad
P1
52.3%
50.1%
P2
45.4%
47.3%
P3
49.5%
50.7%
OT
62.5%
45.0%
Final 5 min
47.5%
48.1%
Recent Form
Player
Last 50
Last 200
Career
Cirelli
50.0%▼
53.0%
49.2%
Zibanejad
50.0%▼
51.5%
49.3%
Recent Faceoffs
| Date | Period | Time | Zone | Winner |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 14, 2024 | 1 | 00:00 | Neutral | Anthony Cirelli |
| Feb 7, 2024 | 3 | 05:29 | Neutral | Anthony Cirelli |
| Feb 7, 2024 | 2 | 05:27 | Defensive | Mika Zibanejad |
| Feb 7, 2024 | 2 | 02:05 | Defensive | Anthony Cirelli |
| Dec 30, 2023 | 2 | 17:39 | Neutral | Anthony Cirelli |
| Dec 30, 2023 | 2 | 09:12 | Offensive | Mika Zibanejad |
| Dec 30, 2023 | 2 | 07:02 | Defensive | Mika Zibanejad |
| Dec 30, 2023 | 2 | 04:59 | Neutral | Mika Zibanejad |
| Dec 30, 2023 | 1 | 06:19 | Neutral | Mika Zibanejad |