Scouting Report
These two are closely matched in overall FO% (47.0% vs 47.9%). Look for Eichel on neutral-zone draws (100% H2H, 3 meetings).
Prediction Breakdown
Model
XGBoost ML Model
Overall FO% (Bayesian)
Pettersson 47.2% vs Eichel 48.1% (-0.9%)
H2H factor
Eichel leads 7-3 in 10 meetings
Offensive zone
Pettersson 58.6%
Defensive zone
Pettersson 58.3%
Neutral zone
Pettersson 60.1%
Result
Elias Pettersson favored at 59.0%
59.0%
41.0%
Pettersson
Eichel
Head-to-Head Record
3
-
7
(10 meetings)
3
7
Pettersson
Eichel
Last 10: Pettersson 3-7 Eichel
Zone Breakdown
Offensive Zone
Even
3
3
Pettersson
Eichel
6 total
Defensive Zone
Edge: Eichel
0
1
Pettersson
Eichel
1 total
Neutral Zone
Edge: Eichel
0
3
Pettersson
Eichel
3 total
Situation Matchup
Situation
Pettersson
Eichel
Edge
Even Strength
45.9% (790)
47.7% (858)
-1.8%
Power Play
55.4% (242)
55.6% (63)
-0.2%
Penalty Kill
35.5% (107)
44.8% (87)
-9.3%
On penalty kill, Eichel has a +9.3% edge.
Handedness & Splits
Handedness
Eichel shoots right. Pettersson is 50.5% vs right-shot opponents (408).
Pettersson shoots left. Eichel is 47.1% vs left-shot opponents (700).
Home / Away
Pettersson
Eichel
Home
49.3% (584)
47.7% (509)
Away
44.5% (555)
48.1% (499)
By Period
Pettersson
Eichel
P1
45.8%
49.5%
P2
47.9%
48.5%
P3
47.1%
46.8%
OT
47.1%
37.0%
Final 5 min
45.1%
52.8%
Recent Form
Player
Last 50
Last 200
Career
Pettersson
50.0%▬
50.5%
47.0%
Eichel
54.0%▲
50.5%
47.9%
Recent Faceoffs
| Date | Period | Time | Zone | Winner |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Feb 4, 2026 | 3 | 16:39 | Offensive | Jack Eichel |
| Feb 4, 2026 | 3 | 16:35 | Offensive | Jack Eichel |
| Feb 4, 2026 | 3 | 13:26 | Defensive | Jack Eichel |
| Feb 4, 2026 | 3 | 10:35 | Offensive | Elias Pettersson |
| Feb 4, 2026 | 3 | 10:26 | Offensive | Elias Pettersson |
| Feb 4, 2026 | 3 | 03:31 | Neutral | Jack Eichel |
| Feb 4, 2026 | 2 | 12:21 | Neutral | Jack Eichel |
| Feb 4, 2026 | 2 | 09:20 | Offensive | Elias Pettersson |
| Feb 4, 2026 | 1 | 17:03 | Offensive | Jack Eichel |
| Feb 4, 2026 | 1 | 16:50 | Neutral | Jack Eichel |