Blake Lizotte vs Sam Steel

2025-26 · Faceoff Head-to-Head
Scouting Report

These two are closely matched in overall FO% (50.0% vs 50.8%).

Prediction Breakdown
Model XGBoost ML Model
Overall FO% (Bayesian) Lizotte 50.0% vs Steel 50.6% (-0.8%)
Offensive zone Steel 75.1%
Defensive zone Lizotte 76.2%
Neutral zone Lizotte 55.1%
Result Blake Lizotte favored at 52.0%
52.0%
48.0%
Lizotte Steel
No head-to-head faceoffs recorded

Situation Matchup

Situation
Lizotte
Steel
Edge
Even Strength
52.9% (342)
52.5% (200)
+0.4%
Power Play
25.0% (4)
71.4% (7)
-46.4%
Penalty Kill
43.1% (130)
40.0% (45)
+3.1%
On power play, Steel has a +46.4% edge.

Handedness & Splits

Handedness
Steel shoots left. Lizotte is 50.5% vs left-shot opponents (285).
Lizotte shoots left. Steel is 54.1% vs left-shot opponents (148).
Home / Away
Lizotte
Steel
Home
44.2% (242)
49.5% (109)
Away
56.0% (234)
51.7% (143)
By Period
Lizotte
Steel
P1
49.6%
49.5%
P2
46.9%
47.5%
P3
52.6%
56.6%
OT
100.0%
40.0%
Final 5 min
48.0%
50.9%

Recent Form

Player
Last 50
Last 200
Career
Lizotte
46.0%
47.0%
50.0%
Steel
50.0%
49.0%
50.8%