Scouting Report
Blake Wheeler holds a +6.9% FO% edge overall. Wheeler wins 61.9% vs left-shot opponents — Faksa shoots left.
Prediction Breakdown
Model
XGBoost ML Model
Overall FO% (Bayesian)
Wheeler 54.3% vs Faksa 53.7% (+6.9%)
H2H factor
Not applied (2 meetings, need 10+)
Offensive zone
Wheeler 73.2%
Defensive zone
Faksa 85.1%
Neutral zone
Faksa 50.7%
Result
Radek Faksa favored at 67.9%
32.1%
67.9%
Wheeler
Faksa
Head-to-Head Record
0
-
2
(2 meetings)
0
2
Wheeler
Faksa
Zone Breakdown
Defensive Zone
Edge: Faksa
0
1
Wheeler
Faksa
1 total
Neutral Zone
Edge: Faksa
0
1
Wheeler
Faksa
1 total
Situation Matchup
Situation
Wheeler
Faksa
Edge
Even Strength
61.8% (34)
56.4% (401)
+5.4%
Power Play
60.7% (28)
77.8% (9)
-17.1%
On power play, Faksa has a +17.1% edge.
Handedness & Splits
Handedness
Faksa shoots left. Wheeler is 61.9% vs left-shot opponents (42).
Wheeler shoots right. Faksa is 52.5% vs right-shot opponents (200).
Home / Away
Wheeler
Faksa
Home
46.2% (26)
49.0% (249)
Away
72.2% (36)
59.4% (271)
By Period
Wheeler
Faksa
P1
76.9%
58.2%
P2
62.1%
53.6%
P3
50.0%
52.4%
Final 5 min
76.9%
52.9%
Recent Form
Player
Last 50
Last 200
Career
Wheeler
60.0%▲
53.0%
61.3%
Faksa
54.0%▲
50.5%
54.4%
Recent Faceoffs
| Date | Period | Time | Zone | Winner |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nov 20, 2023 | 3 | 17:04 | Neutral | Radek Faksa |
| Nov 20, 2023 | 3 | 11:20 | Defensive | Radek Faksa |