Christian Dvorak vs Sidney Crosby
2023-24 · Faceoff Head-to-Head
Scouting Report
These two are closely matched in overall FO% (57.8% vs 58.2%). Look for Dvorak on defensive-zone draws (100% H2H, 3 meetings). Dvorak wins 58.3% vs left-shot opponents — Crosby shoots left.
Prediction Breakdown
Model
XGBoost ML Model
Overall FO% (Bayesian)
Dvorak 56.0% vs Crosby 57.8% (-0.4%)
H2H factor
Not applied (5 meetings, need 10+)
Offensive zone
Crosby 85.4%
Defensive zone
Dvorak 67.0%
Neutral zone
Crosby 56.9%
Result
Christian Dvorak favored at 51.8%
51.8%
48.2%
Dvorak
Crosby
Head-to-Head Record
3
-
2
(5 meetings)
3
2
Dvorak
Crosby
Last 5: Dvorak 3-2 Crosby
Zone Breakdown
Offensive Zone
Edge: Crosby
0
1
Dvorak
Crosby
1 total
Defensive Zone
Edge: Dvorak
3
0
Dvorak
Crosby
3 total
Neutral Zone
Edge: Crosby
0
1
Dvorak
Crosby
1 total
Situation Matchup
Situation
Dvorak
Crosby
Edge
Even Strength
57.0% (291)
57.8% (1,437)
-0.8%
Power Play
83.3% (18)
60.9% (381)
+22.4%
Penalty Kill
50.0% (32)
50.0% (54)
+0.0%
On power play, Dvorak has a +22.4% edge.
Handedness & Splits
Handedness
Crosby shoots left. Dvorak is 58.3% vs left-shot opponents (216).
Dvorak shoots left. Crosby is 57.6% vs left-shot opponents (1,257).
Home / Away
Dvorak
Crosby
Home
58.3% (151)
59.2% (985)
Away
57.4% (190)
57.2% (887)
By Period
Dvorak
Crosby
P1
56.7%
57.3%
P2
56.7%
59.5%
P3
59.6%
58.5%
OT
60.0%
40.0%
Final 5 min
61.8%
59.7%
Recent Form
Player
Last 50
Last 200
Career
Dvorak
40.0%▼
52.0%
57.8%
Crosby
64.0%▲
54.5%
58.2%
Recent Faceoffs
| Date | Period | Time | Zone | Winner |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dec 13, 2023 | OT | 00:08 | Defensive | Christian Dvorak |
| Dec 13, 2023 | OT | 00:00 | Neutral | Sidney Crosby |
| Dec 13, 2023 | 2 | 13:33 | Defensive | Christian Dvorak |
| Dec 13, 2023 | 2 | 13:21 | Offensive | Sidney Crosby |
| Dec 13, 2023 | 2 | 02:34 | Defensive | Christian Dvorak |