Scouting Report
These two are closely matched in overall FO% (46.2% vs 45.9%). Look for Anisimov on defensive-zone draws (64% H2H, 11 meetings). Anisimov wins 43.7% vs right-shot opponents — Gagner shoots right.
Prediction Breakdown
Model
XGBoost ML Model
Overall FO% (Bayesian)
Anisimov 46.2% vs Gagner 46.0% (+0.3%)
H2H factor
Gagner leads 11-11 in 22 meetings
Offensive zone
Gagner 53.2%
Defensive zone
Anisimov 60.4%
Neutral zone
Anisimov 54.4%
Result
Artem Anisimov favored at 56.4%
56.4%
43.6%
Anisimov
Gagner
Head-to-Head Record
11
-
11
(22 meetings)
11
11
Anisimov
Gagner
Last 10: Anisimov 6-4 Gagner
Zone Breakdown
Offensive Zone
Edge: Gagner
1
2
Anisimov
Gagner
3 total
Defensive Zone
Edge: Anisimov
7
4
Anisimov
Gagner
11 total
Neutral Zone
Edge: Gagner
3
5
Anisimov
Gagner
8 total
Situation Matchup
Situation
Anisimov
Gagner
Edge
Even Strength
46.5% (5,598)
45.4% (4,699)
+1.1%
Power Play
48.8% (727)
51.5% (928)
-2.7%
Penalty Kill
39.3% (560)
35.0% (226)
+4.3%
On penalty kill, Anisimov has a +4.3% edge.
Handedness & Splits
Handedness
Gagner shoots right. Anisimov is 43.7% vs right-shot opponents (2,607).
Anisimov shoots left. Gagner is 45.4% vs left-shot opponents (4,184).
Home / Away
Anisimov
Gagner
Home
48.7% (3,544)
48.7% (3,025)
Away
43.5% (3,356)
43.0% (2,843)
By Period
Anisimov
Gagner
P1
45.7%
44.6%
P2
46.1%
46.1%
P3
46.8%
47.3%
OT
46.5%
42.0%
Final 5 min
46.0%
45.4%
Recent Form
Player
Last 50
Last 200
Career
Anisimov
40.0%▼
45.5%
46.2%
Gagner
48.0%▲
41.5%
45.9%
Recent Faceoffs
| Date | Period | Time | Zone | Winner |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Feb 29, 2020 | 3 | 19:29 | Defensive | Sam Gagner |
| Mar 22, 2018 | 1 | 02:28 | Defensive | Artem Anisimov |
| Feb 1, 2018 | 1 | 08:36 | Offensive | Sam Gagner |
| Dec 28, 2017 | 1 | 07:35 | Neutral | Sam Gagner |
| Dec 28, 2017 | 1 | 00:25 | Neutral | Artem Anisimov |
| Nov 29, 2013 | 2 | 13:10 | Defensive | Artem Anisimov |
| Nov 29, 2013 | 2 | 04:17 | Offensive | Sam Gagner |
| Nov 29, 2013 | 1 | 11:12 | Neutral | Artem Anisimov |
| Nov 19, 2013 | 3 | 15:32 | Defensive | Artem Anisimov |
| Nov 19, 2013 | 3 | 15:26 | Defensive | Artem Anisimov |
| Nov 19, 2013 | 2 | 13:38 | Defensive | Artem Anisimov |
| Nov 19, 2013 | 2 | 09:39 | Defensive | Artem Anisimov |
| Mar 28, 2013 | 3 | 18:34 | Offensive | Artem Anisimov |
| Mar 28, 2013 | 3 | 00:00 | Neutral | Sam Gagner |
| Mar 28, 2013 | 1 | 19:52 | Defensive | Sam Gagner |
| Mar 28, 2013 | 1 | 11:28 | Defensive | Sam Gagner |
| Mar 28, 2013 | 1 | 04:54 | Defensive | Sam Gagner |
| Mar 5, 2013 | 1 | 18:52 | Neutral | Artem Anisimov |
| Mar 5, 2013 | 1 | 18:43 | Neutral | Sam Gagner |
| Feb 10, 2013 | 2 | 16:28 | Defensive | Artem Anisimov |