Dylan Larkin vs Nico Sturm

2024-25 · Faceoff Head-to-Head
Scouting Report

Nico Sturm holds a +4.3% FO% edge overall. Larkin wins 56.6% vs left-shot opponents — Sturm shoots left.

Prediction Breakdown
Model XGBoost ML Model
Overall FO% (Bayesian) Larkin 54.2% vs Sturm 57.1% (-4.3%)
H2H factor Not applied (4 meetings, need 10+)
Offensive zone Larkin 79.3%
Defensive zone Sturm 51.1%
Neutral zone Larkin 51.6%
Result Dylan Larkin favored at 57.9%
57.9%
42.1%
Larkin Sturm
Head-to-Head Record
1 - 3 (4 meetings)
1
3
Larkin Sturm

Zone Breakdown

Offensive Zone
Edge: Larkin
1
0
Larkin Sturm
1 total
Defensive Zone
Edge: Sturm
0
1
Larkin Sturm
1 total
Neutral Zone
Edge: Sturm
0
2
Larkin Sturm
2 total

Situation Matchup

Situation
Larkin
Sturm
Edge
Even Strength
52.6% (1,117)
62.1% (356)
-9.5%
Power Play
60.7% (305)
75.0% (4)
-14.3%
Penalty Kill
55.9% (177)
38.7% (62)
+17.2%
On penalty kill, Larkin has a +17.2% edge.

Handedness & Splits

Handedness
Sturm shoots left. Larkin is 56.6% vs left-shot opponents (1,032).
Larkin shoots left. Sturm is 55.9% vs left-shot opponents (279).
Home / Away
Larkin
Sturm
Home
54.7% (783)
61.8% (191)
Away
54.3% (816)
56.3% (231)
By Period
Larkin
Sturm
P1
55.9%
58.0%
P2
56.1%
57.9%
P3
51.1%
60.6%
Final 5 min
51.8%
58.3%

Recent Form

Player
Last 50
Last 200
Career
Larkin
54.0%
49.5%
54.5%
Sturm
52.0%
57.5%
58.8%

Recent Faceoffs

Date Period Time Zone Winner
Jan 14, 2025 3 07:43 Neutral Nico Sturm