Dylan Larkin vs Kaapo Kakko

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

Dylan Larkin holds a +6.2% FO% edge overall. Larkin wins 53.3% vs left-shot opponents — Kakko shoots left.

Prediction Breakdown
Model XGBoost ML Model
Overall FO% (Bayesian) Larkin 52.4% vs Kakko 49.2% (+6.2%)
Offensive zone Kakko 56.8%
Defensive zone Larkin 63.7%
Neutral zone Larkin 56.7%
Result Dylan Larkin favored at 54.5%
54.5%
45.5%
Larkin Kakko
No head-to-head faceoffs recorded

Situation Matchup

Situation
Larkin
Kakko
Edge
Even Strength
51.7% (878)
52.2% (23)
-0.5%
Power Play
58.5% (246)
20.0% (5)
+38.5%
On power play, Larkin has a +38.5% edge.

Handedness & Splits

Handedness
Kakko shoots left. Larkin is 53.3% vs left-shot opponents (839).
Larkin shoots left. Kakko is 45.0% vs left-shot opponents (20).
Home / Away
Larkin
Kakko
Home
52.4% (647)
43.8% (16)
Away
52.7% (643)
50.0% (12)
By Period
Larkin
Kakko
P1
52.2%
55.6%
P2
53.1%
44.4%
P3
51.7%
40.0%

Recent Form

Player
Last 50
Last 200
Career
Larkin
54.0%
49.5%
52.6%
Kakko
50.0%
47.4%
46.4%