Connor McMichael vs Jesperi Kotkaniemi

2024-25 · Faceoff Head-to-Head
Scouting Report

Jesperi Kotkaniemi holds a +5.0% FO% edge overall.

Prediction Breakdown
Model XGBoost ML Model
Overall FO% (Bayesian) McMichael 48.3% vs Kotkaniemi 51.5% (-5.0%)
Offensive zone Kotkaniemi 51.7%
Defensive zone Kotkaniemi 60.3%
Neutral zone Kotkaniemi 54.5%
Result Jesperi Kotkaniemi favored at 55.5%
44.5%
55.5%
McMichael Kotkaniemi
No head-to-head faceoffs recorded

Situation Matchup

Situation
McMichael
Kotkaniemi
Edge
Even Strength
43.7% (71)
52.8% (670)
-9.1%
Power Play
52.4% (21)
37.5% (32)
+14.9%
Penalty Kill
52.9% (17)
14.3% (7)
+38.6%
On penalty kill, McMichael has a +38.6% edge.

Handedness & Splits

Handedness
Kotkaniemi shoots left. McMichael is 48.6% vs left-shot opponents (70).
McMichael shoots left. Kotkaniemi is 50.3% vs left-shot opponents (459).
Home / Away
McMichael
Kotkaniemi
Home
42.6% (54)
52.5% (366)
Away
50.9% (55)
51.0% (343)
By Period
McMichael
Kotkaniemi
P1
42.9%
53.8%
P2
40.5%
49.2%
P3
57.1%
52.6%
Final 5 min
55.2%
51.3%

Recent Form

Player
Last 50
Last 200
Career
McMichael
34.0%
45.0%
46.8%
Kotkaniemi
52.0%
49.0%
51.8%