Who wins more faceoffs, David Steckel or Michal Handzus?

David Steckel leads the head-to-head 10-1 across 11 faceoffs.

What is David Steckel's faceoff record against Michal Handzus?

David Steckel is 10-1 against Michal Handzus in head-to-head faceoffs. Zone breakdown: Offensive 6-1, Defensive 2-0, Neutral 2-0.

Who is predicted to win the next faceoff, David Steckel or Michal Handzus?

David Steckel is the predicted winner with a 82.3% win probability based on historical stats and XGBoost ML analysis.

David Steckel vs Michal Handzus

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Scouting Report

David Steckel holds a +7.8% FO% edge overall. Look for Steckel on offensive-zone draws (86% H2H, 7 meetings). Steckel wins 59.8% vs left-shot opponents — Handzus shoots left.

Prediction Breakdown

Model XGBoost ML Model

Overall FO% (Bayesian) Steckel 58.9% vs Handzus 51.4% (+7.8%)

H2H factor Steckel leads 10-1 in 11 meetings

Offensive zone Steckel 77.3%

Defensive zone Steckel 94.8%

Neutral zone Steckel 86.9%

Result David Steckel favored at 82.3%

82.3%

17.7%

Steckel Handzus

Head-to-Head Record

10 - 1 (11 meetings)

Steckel Handzus

Last 10: Steckel 9-1 Handzus

Zone Breakdown

Offensive Zone

Edge: Steckel

Steckel Handzus

7 total

Defensive Zone

Edge: Steckel

Steckel Handzus

2 total

Neutral Zone

Edge: Steckel

Steckel Handzus

2 total

Situation Matchup

Situation

Steckel

Handzus

Edge

Even Strength

58.6% (1,674)

51.5% (2,438)

+7.1%

Power Play

60.0% (65)

58.0% (286)

+2.0%

Penalty Kill

60.2% (543)

47.3% (471)

+12.9%

On penalty kill, Steckel has a +12.9% edge.

Handedness & Splits

Handedness

Handzus shoots left. Steckel is 59.8% vs left-shot opponents (1,470).

Steckel shoots left. Handzus is 50.0% vs left-shot opponents (2,162).

Home / Away

Steckel

Handzus

Home

63.4% (1,163)

52.2% (1,736)

Away

55.1% (1,154)

50.6% (1,481)

By Period

Steckel

Handzus

57.8%

52.5%

61.8%

53.7%

57.9%

48.4%

68.0%

41.7%

Final 5 min

61.6%

52.0%

Recent Form

Player

Last 50

Last 200

Career

Steckel

66.0%▲

60.5%

59.3%

Handzus

50.0%▼

51.5%

Recent Faceoffs

Date	Period	Time	Zone	Winner
Dec 6, 2013	3	03:17	Offensive	David Steckel
Dec 6, 2013	3	03:08	Neutral	David Steckel
Dec 6, 2013	2	14:30	Offensive	David Steckel
Dec 6, 2013	2	14:27	Offensive	David Steckel
Dec 6, 2013	2	01:48	Offensive	David Steckel
Dec 6, 2013	1	11:09	Offensive	Michal Handzus
Mar 18, 2013	2	13:55	Neutral	David Steckel
Mar 18, 2013	1	09:20	Defensive	David Steckel
Mar 18, 2013	1	06:57	Defensive	David Steckel
Feb 23, 2012	2	13:54	Offensive	David Steckel
Feb 12, 2011	1	10:59	Offensive	David Steckel

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