David Perron vs Sidney Crosby

2025-26 · Faceoff Head-to-Head
Scouting Report

Sidney Crosby holds a +25.9% FO% edge overall.

Prediction Breakdown
Model XGBoost ML Model
Overall FO% (Bayesian) Perron 48.2% vs Crosby 55.5% (-25.9%)
Offensive zone Crosby 81.5%
Defensive zone Crosby 53.8%
Neutral zone Crosby 56.9%
Result Sidney Crosby favored at 64.1%
35.9%
64.1%
Perron Crosby
No head-to-head faceoffs recorded

Situation Matchup

Situation
Perron
Crosby
Edge
Even Strength
22.2% (9)
53.7% (984)
-31.5%
Penalty Kill
100.0% (1)
64.3% (14)
+35.7%
On penalty kill, Perron has a +35.7% edge.

Handedness & Splits

Handedness
Crosby shoots left. Perron is 33.3% vs left-shot opponents (6).
Perron shoots right. Crosby is 58.1% vs right-shot opponents (360).
Home / Away
Perron
Crosby
Home
28.6% (7)
56.9% (649)
Away
33.3% (3)
54.9% (590)
By Period
Perron
Crosby
P1
0.0%
55.8%
P2
40.0%
53.2%
P3
33.3%
58.7%
Final 5 min
100.0%
55.7%

Recent Form

Player
Last 50
Last 200
Career
Perron
38.0%
40.0%
30.0%
Crosby
64.0%
54.5%
55.9%