Evgeny Kuznetsov vs Justin Danforth
2023-24 · Faceoff Head-to-Head
Scouting Report
Justin Danforth holds a +3.5% FO% edge overall. Look for Danforth on defensive-zone draws (67% H2H, 3 meetings). Kuznetsov wins 40.2% vs right-shot opponents — Danforth shoots right.
Prediction Breakdown
Model
XGBoost ML Model
Overall FO% (Bayesian)
Kuznetsov 45.6% vs Danforth 48.8% (-3.5%)
H2H factor
Not applied (4 meetings, need 10+)
Offensive zone
Kuznetsov 74.7%
Defensive zone
Danforth 50.1%
Neutral zone
Kuznetsov 61.2%
Result
Evgeny Kuznetsov favored at 52.8%
52.8%
47.2%
Kuznetsov
Danforth
Head-to-Head Record
1
-
3
(4 meetings)
1
3
Kuznetsov
Danforth
Zone Breakdown
Defensive Zone
Edge: Danforth
1
2
Kuznetsov
Danforth
3 total
Neutral Zone
Edge: Danforth
0
1
Kuznetsov
Danforth
1 total
Situation Matchup
Situation
Kuznetsov
Danforth
Edge
Even Strength
44.4% (613)
51.2% (281)
-6.8%
Power Play
58.8% (68)
55.6% (9)
+3.2%
Penalty Kill
36.4% (66)
35.8% (67)
+0.6%
On even strength, Danforth has a +6.8% edge.
Handedness & Splits
Handedness
Danforth shoots right. Kuznetsov is 40.2% vs right-shot opponents (256).
Kuznetsov shoots left. Danforth is 50.8% vs left-shot opponents (262).
Home / Away
Kuznetsov
Danforth
Home
48.6% (370)
52.0% (196)
Away
41.4% (377)
44.1% (161)
By Period
Kuznetsov
Danforth
P1
44.3%
48.2%
P2
49.6%
52.8%
P3
41.4%
42.2%
OT
42.9%
83.3%
Final 5 min
41.1%
48.5%
Recent Form
Player
Last 50
Last 200
Career
Kuznetsov
46.0%▲
44.0%
45.0%
Danforth
54.0%▲
51.5%
48.5%
Recent Faceoffs
| Date | Period | Time | Zone | Winner |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 16, 2024 | 2 | 00:58 | Neutral | Justin Danforth |
| Apr 7, 2024 | 2 | 05:49 | Defensive | Evgeny Kuznetsov |
| Dec 21, 2023 | 2 | 08:50 | Defensive | Justin Danforth |
| Dec 21, 2023 | 2 | 08:35 | Defensive | Justin Danforth |