Evgeny Kuznetsov vs Joel Eriksson Ek
2021-22 · Faceoff Head-to-Head
Scouting Report
Joel Eriksson Ek holds a +4.1% FO% edge overall. Kuznetsov wins 44.1% vs left-shot opponents — Ek shoots left.
Prediction Breakdown
Model
XGBoost ML Model
Overall FO% (Bayesian)
Kuznetsov 44.0% vs Ek 47.7% (-4.1%)
H2H factor
Not applied (1 meetings, need 10+)
Offensive zone
Kuznetsov 71.3%
Defensive zone
Ek 64.7%
Neutral zone
Kuznetsov 54.1%
Result
Evgeny Kuznetsov favored at 54.1%
54.1%
45.9%
Kuznetsov
Ek
Head-to-Head Record
0
-
1
(1 meetings)
0
1
Kuznetsov
Ek
Zone Breakdown
Neutral Zone
Edge: Ek
0
1
Kuznetsov
Ek
1 total
Situation Matchup
Situation
Kuznetsov
Ek
Edge
Even Strength
43.3% (980)
48.0% (920)
-4.7%
Power Play
47.0% (115)
52.0% (302)
-5.0%
Penalty Kill
40.8% (71)
40.3% (243)
+0.5%
On power play, Ek has a +5.0% edge.
Handedness & Splits
Handedness
Ek shoots left. Kuznetsov is 44.1% vs left-shot opponents (790).
Kuznetsov shoots left. Ek is 45.8% vs left-shot opponents (942).
Home / Away
Kuznetsov
Ek
Home
43.9% (602)
49.1% (740)
Away
43.1% (564)
46.1% (725)
By Period
Kuznetsov
Ek
P1
43.2%
47.6%
P2
41.5%
48.9%
P3
45.2%
45.4%
OT
55.6%
60.6%
Final 5 min
49.6%
46.5%
Recent Form
Player
Last 50
Last 200
Career
Kuznetsov
46.0%▲
44.0%
43.5%
Ek
52.0%▲
46.0%
47.6%
Recent Faceoffs
| Date | Period | Time | Zone | Winner |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 3, 2022 | 2 | 08:27 | Neutral | Joel Eriksson Ek |