Scouting Report
These two are closely matched in overall FO% (45.0% vs 45.5%). Look for Eichel on defensive-zone draws (100% H2H, 4 meetings). Kuznetsov wins 40.2% vs right-shot opponents — Eichel shoots right.
Prediction Breakdown
Model
XGBoost ML Model
Overall FO% (Bayesian)
Kuznetsov 45.6% vs Eichel 45.9% (-0.5%)
H2H factor
Eichel leads 8-4 in 12 meetings
Offensive zone
Kuznetsov 62.0%
Defensive zone
Kuznetsov 51.3%
Neutral zone
Kuznetsov 57.1%
Result
Evgeny Kuznetsov favored at 56.4%
56.4%
43.6%
Kuznetsov
Eichel
Head-to-Head Record
4
-
8
(12 meetings)
4
8
Kuznetsov
Eichel
Last 10: Kuznetsov 3-7 Eichel
Zone Breakdown
Offensive Zone
Edge: Kuznetsov
2
1
Kuznetsov
Eichel
3 total
Defensive Zone
Edge: Eichel
0
4
Kuznetsov
Eichel
4 total
Neutral Zone
Edge: Eichel
2
3
Kuznetsov
Eichel
5 total
Situation Matchup
Situation
Kuznetsov
Eichel
Edge
Even Strength
44.4% (613)
46.4% (730)
-2.0%
Power Play
58.8% (68)
40.3% (62)
+18.5%
Penalty Kill
36.4% (66)
42.2% (116)
-5.8%
On power play, Kuznetsov has a +18.5% edge.
Handedness & Splits
Handedness
Eichel shoots right. Kuznetsov is 40.2% vs right-shot opponents (256).
Kuznetsov shoots left. Eichel is 43.8% vs left-shot opponents (722).
Home / Away
Kuznetsov
Eichel
Home
48.6% (370)
44.0% (457)
Away
41.4% (377)
47.0% (451)
By Period
Kuznetsov
Eichel
P1
44.3%
45.1%
P2
49.6%
46.5%
P3
41.4%
45.3%
OT
42.9%
28.6%
Final 5 min
41.1%
41.9%
Recent Form
Player
Last 50
Last 200
Career
Kuznetsov
46.0%▲
44.0%
45.0%
Eichel
54.0%▲
50.5%
45.5%
Recent Faceoffs
| Date | Period | Time | Zone | Winner |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dec 2, 2023 | 3 | 10:03 | Offensive | Evgeny Kuznetsov |
| Nov 14, 2023 | 3 | 08:04 | Defensive | Jack Eichel |
| Nov 14, 2023 | 3 | 03:24 | Neutral | Jack Eichel |
| Nov 14, 2023 | 3 | 03:13 | Defensive | Jack Eichel |
| Nov 14, 2023 | 3 | 00:00 | Neutral | Jack Eichel |
| Nov 14, 2023 | 2 | 18:32 | Offensive | Evgeny Kuznetsov |
| Nov 14, 2023 | 2 | 17:04 | Defensive | Jack Eichel |
| Nov 14, 2023 | 2 | 00:00 | Neutral | Evgeny Kuznetsov |
| Nov 14, 2023 | 1 | 13:56 | Defensive | Jack Eichel |
| Nov 14, 2023 | 1 | 13:32 | Neutral | Jack Eichel |
| Nov 14, 2023 | 1 | 03:10 | Offensive | Jack Eichel |
| Nov 14, 2023 | 1 | 00:00 | Neutral | Evgeny Kuznetsov |