Scouting Report
Pavel Datsyuk holds a +14.0% FO% edge overall. Look for Datsyuk on defensive-zone draws (92% H2H, 12 meetings). Smith wins 39.0% vs left-shot opponents — Datsyuk shoots left.
Prediction Breakdown
Model
XGBoost ML Model
Overall FO% (Bayesian)
Smith 41.2% vs Datsyuk 54.4% (-14.0%)
H2H factor
Datsyuk leads 15-3 in 18 meetings
Offensive zone
Smith 88.2%
Defensive zone
Smith 71.1%
Neutral zone
Smith 87.2%
Result
Craig Smith favored at 76.6%
76.6%
23.4%
Smith
Datsyuk
Head-to-Head Record
3
-
15
(18 meetings)
3
15
Smith
Datsyuk
Last 10: Smith 1-9 Datsyuk
Zone Breakdown
Offensive Zone
Edge: Smith
2
1
Smith
Datsyuk
3 total
Defensive Zone
Edge: Datsyuk
1
11
Smith
Datsyuk
12 total
Neutral Zone
Edge: Datsyuk
0
3
Smith
Datsyuk
3 total
Situation Matchup
Situation
Smith
Datsyuk
Edge
Even Strength
40.8% (1,023)
53.3% (4,336)
-12.5%
Power Play
39.4% (198)
58.8% (1,120)
-19.4%
Penalty Kill
44.4% (9)
55.8% (505)
-11.4%
On power play, Datsyuk has a +19.4% edge.
Handedness & Splits
Handedness
Datsyuk shoots left. Smith is 39.0% vs left-shot opponents (920).
Smith shoots right. Datsyuk is 56.1% vs right-shot opponents (2,157).
Home / Away
Smith
Datsyuk
Home
42.3% (556)
55.9% (2,962)
Away
39.1% (675)
53.0% (3,032)
By Period
Smith
Datsyuk
P1
39.0%
54.1%
P2
42.1%
54.4%
P3
40.2%
54.8%
OT
75.0%
56.2%
Final 5 min
40.8%
54.9%
Recent Form
Player
Last 50
Last 200
Career
Smith
30.0%▼
44.0%
40.5%
Datsyuk
46.0%▼
55.0%
54.5%
Recent Faceoffs
| Date | Period | Time | Zone | Winner |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dec 26, 2015 | 2 | 07:08 | Defensive | Pavel Datsyuk |
| Jan 17, 2015 | 2 | 13:10 | Offensive | Craig Smith |
| Dec 30, 2013 | 1 | 06:29 | Defensive | Pavel Datsyuk |
| Apr 25, 2013 | 3 | 07:52 | Offensive | Pavel Datsyuk |
| Apr 25, 2013 | 3 | 05:19 | Defensive | Pavel Datsyuk |
| Apr 25, 2013 | 2 | 07:36 | Defensive | Pavel Datsyuk |
| Apr 25, 2013 | 1 | 03:46 | Defensive | Pavel Datsyuk |
| Feb 23, 2013 | 3 | 15:53 | Defensive | Pavel Datsyuk |
| Feb 23, 2013 | 1 | 08:34 | Neutral | Pavel Datsyuk |
| Feb 19, 2013 | 2 | 16:26 | Defensive | Pavel Datsyuk |
| Feb 19, 2013 | 2 | 10:42 | Offensive | Craig Smith |
| Feb 19, 2013 | 1 | 04:15 | Defensive | Pavel Datsyuk |
| Feb 17, 2012 | 3 | 03:57 | Defensive | Craig Smith |
| Dec 26, 2011 | 2 | 04:02 | Neutral | Pavel Datsyuk |
| Dec 15, 2011 | 2 | 00:30 | Defensive | Pavel Datsyuk |
| Nov 26, 2011 | 3 | 13:20 | Defensive | Pavel Datsyuk |
| Nov 26, 2011 | 3 | 04:03 | Neutral | Pavel Datsyuk |
| Nov 26, 2011 | 1 | 14:27 | Defensive | Pavel Datsyuk |