Cole Sillinger vs Joel Eriksson Ek
2024-25 · Faceoff Head-to-Head
Scouting Report
These two are closely matched in overall FO% (46.2% vs 47.1%). Look for Sillinger on offensive-zone draws (60% H2H, 5 meetings). Sillinger wins 44.9% vs left-shot opponents — Ek shoots left.
Prediction Breakdown
Model
XGBoost ML Model
Overall FO% (Bayesian)
Sillinger 46.7% vs Ek 47.4% (-0.9%)
H2H factor
Not applied (8 meetings, need 10+)
Offensive zone
Ek 56.5%
Defensive zone
Sillinger 56.8%
Neutral zone
Ek 51.5%
Result
Joel Eriksson Ek favored at 51.5%
48.5%
51.5%
Sillinger
Ek
Head-to-Head Record
4
-
4
(8 meetings)
4
4
Sillinger
Ek
Last 8: Sillinger 4-4 Ek
Zone Breakdown
Offensive Zone
Edge: Sillinger
3
2
Sillinger
Ek
5 total
Defensive Zone
Edge: Ek
1
2
Sillinger
Ek
3 total
Situation Matchup
Situation
Sillinger
Ek
Edge
Even Strength
46.5% (535)
47.6% (609)
-1.1%
Power Play
46.7% (30)
53.3% (152)
-6.6%
Penalty Kill
43.5% (85)
34.9% (106)
+8.6%
On penalty kill, Sillinger has a +8.6% edge.
Handedness & Splits
Handedness
Ek shoots left. Sillinger is 44.9% vs left-shot opponents (441).
Sillinger shoots left. Ek is 47.3% vs left-shot opponents (613).
Home / Away
Sillinger
Ek
Home
48.7% (339)
49.2% (331)
Away
43.4% (311)
45.7% (536)
By Period
Sillinger
Ek
P1
46.3%
38.7%
P2
47.9%
52.9%
P3
44.0%
48.8%
OT
50.0%
42.9%
Final 5 min
49.7%
46.2%
Recent Form
Player
Last 50
Last 200
Career
Sillinger
42.0%▬
42.0%
46.2%
Ek
48.0%▬
49.0%
47.1%
Recent Faceoffs
| Date | Period | Time | Zone | Winner |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 19, 2024 | 3 | 06:37 | Offensive | Cole Sillinger |
| Oct 19, 2024 | 3 | 02:20 | Defensive | Cole Sillinger |
| Oct 19, 2024 | 1 | 09:01 | Offensive | Joel Eriksson Ek |
| Oct 10, 2024 | 3 | 08:08 | Offensive | Joel Eriksson Ek |
| Oct 10, 2024 | 1 | 15:21 | Offensive | Cole Sillinger |
| Oct 10, 2024 | 1 | 03:49 | Defensive | Joel Eriksson Ek |
| Oct 10, 2024 | 1 | 03:38 | Offensive | Cole Sillinger |
| Oct 10, 2024 | 1 | 03:30 | Defensive | Joel Eriksson Ek |