Evgeny Kuznetsov vs Mathew Barzal
2021-22 · Faceoff Head-to-Head
Scouting Report
Mathew Barzal holds a +2.8% FO% edge overall. Kuznetsov wins 42.3% vs right-shot opponents — Barzal shoots right.
Prediction Breakdown
Model
XGBoost ML Model
Overall FO% (Bayesian)
Kuznetsov 44.0% vs Barzal 46.9% (-2.8%)
H2H factor
Not applied (4 meetings, need 10+)
Offensive zone
Kuznetsov 66.0%
Defensive zone
Barzal 62.6%
Neutral zone
Kuznetsov 51.4%
Result
Evgeny Kuznetsov favored at 51.7%
51.7%
48.3%
Kuznetsov
Barzal
Head-to-Head Record
2
-
2
(4 meetings)
2
2
Kuznetsov
Barzal
Zone Breakdown
Offensive Zone
Even
1
1
Kuznetsov
Barzal
2 total
Defensive Zone
Even
1
1
Kuznetsov
Barzal
2 total
Situation Matchup
Situation
Kuznetsov
Barzal
Edge
Even Strength
43.3% (980)
46.6% (483)
-3.3%
Power Play
47.0% (115)
40.9% (22)
+6.1%
On power play, Kuznetsov has a +6.1% edge.
Handedness & Splits
Handedness
Barzal shoots right. Kuznetsov is 42.3% vs right-shot opponents (376).
Kuznetsov shoots left. Barzal is 46.0% vs left-shot opponents (385).
Home / Away
Kuznetsov
Barzal
Home
43.9% (602)
49.6% (242)
Away
43.1% (564)
43.3% (263)
By Period
Kuznetsov
Barzal
P1
43.2%
42.4%
P2
41.5%
49.5%
P3
45.2%
47.7%
OT
55.6%
0.0%
Final 5 min
49.6%
40.2%
Recent Form
Player
Last 50
Last 200
Career
Kuznetsov
46.0%▲
44.0%
43.5%
Barzal
36.0%▼
44.0%
46.3%
Recent Faceoffs
| Date | Period | Time | Zone | Winner |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 26, 2022 | 2 | 17:51 | Offensive | Mathew Barzal |
| Mar 15, 2022 | 3 | 16:52 | Defensive | Evgeny Kuznetsov |
| Mar 15, 2022 | 3 | 16:34 | Defensive | Mathew Barzal |
| Mar 15, 2022 | 3 | 11:21 | Offensive | Evgeny Kuznetsov |