Dawson Mercer vs Sam Gagner

2022-23 · Faceoff Head-to-Head
Scouting Report

Dawson Mercer holds a +12.0% FO% edge overall. Mercer wins 34.9% vs right-shot opponents — Gagner shoots right.

Prediction Breakdown
Model XGBoost ML Model
Overall FO% (Bayesian) Mercer 45.3% vs Gagner 43.8% (+12.0%)
Offensive zone Gagner 51.0%
Defensive zone Mercer 57.7%
Neutral zone Mercer 51.5%
Result Dawson Mercer favored at 52.7%
52.7%
47.3%
Mercer Gagner
No head-to-head faceoffs recorded

Situation Matchup

Situation
Mercer
Gagner
Edge
Even Strength
43.2% (148)
31.0% (29)
+12.2%
Power Play
40.0% (10)
29.4% (17)
+10.6%
On even strength, Mercer has a +12.2% edge.

Handedness & Splits

Handedness
Gagner shoots right. Mercer is 34.9% vs right-shot opponents (43).
Mercer shoots right. Gagner is 40.0% vs right-shot opponents (10).
Home / Away
Mercer
Gagner
Home
39.0% (82)
36.8% (19)
Away
45.8% (83)
25.9% (27)
By Period
Mercer
Gagner
P1
45.5%
27.8%
P2
44.0%
15.4%
P3
36.7%
46.7%
Final 5 min
36.6%
50.0%

Recent Form

Player
Last 50
Last 200
Career
Mercer
34.0%
37.5%
42.4%
Gagner
48.0%
41.5%
30.4%