Craig Smith vs Mats Zuccarello

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

Mats Zuccarello holds a +5.2% FO% edge overall. Smith wins 35.0% vs left-shot opponents — Zuccarello shoots left.

Prediction Breakdown
Model XGBoost ML Model
Overall FO% (Bayesian) Smith 47.2% vs Zuccarello 47.4% (-5.2%)
Offensive zone Smith 51.9%
Defensive zone Zuccarello 62.0%
Neutral zone Smith 50.3%
Result Mats Zuccarello favored at 53.3%
46.7%
53.3%
Smith Zuccarello
No head-to-head faceoffs recorded

Situation Matchup

Situation
Smith
Zuccarello
Edge
Even Strength
29.4% (17)
41.2% (34)
-11.8%
Power Play
50.0% (6)
0.0% (1)
+50.0%
On power play, Smith has a +50.0% edge.

Handedness & Splits

Handedness
Zuccarello shoots left. Smith is 35.0% vs left-shot opponents (20).
Smith shoots right. Zuccarello is 50.0% vs right-shot opponents (10).
Home / Away
Smith
Zuccarello
Home
44.4% (9)
35.3% (17)
Away
28.6% (14)
44.4% (18)
By Period
Smith
Zuccarello
P1
33.3%
38.1%
P2
46.2%
40.0%
P3
14.3%
50.0%
Final 5 min
40.0%
25.0%

Recent Form

Player
Last 50
Last 200
Career
Smith
30.0%
44.0%
34.8%
Zuccarello
38.0%
39.5%
40.0%