Evgeny Kuznetsov vs Mathew Barzal
2023-24 · Faceoff Head-to-Head
Scouting Report
Evgeny Kuznetsov holds a +2.0% FO% edge overall. Kuznetsov wins 40.2% vs right-shot opponents — Barzal shoots right.
Prediction Breakdown
Model
XGBoost ML Model
Overall FO% (Bayesian)
Kuznetsov 45.6% vs Barzal 46.3% (+2.0%)
H2H factor
Not applied (2 meetings, need 10+)
Offensive zone
Kuznetsov 50.8%
Defensive zone
Kuznetsov 60.3%
Neutral zone
Kuznetsov 53.3%
Result
Evgeny Kuznetsov favored at 55.6%
55.6%
44.4%
Kuznetsov
Barzal
Head-to-Head Record
2
-
0
(2 meetings)
2
0
Kuznetsov
Barzal
Zone Breakdown
Offensive Zone
Edge: Kuznetsov
1
0
Kuznetsov
Barzal
1 total
Defensive Zone
Edge: Kuznetsov
1
0
Kuznetsov
Barzal
1 total
Situation Matchup
Situation
Kuznetsov
Barzal
Edge
Even Strength
44.4% (613)
43.0% (114)
+1.4%
Handedness & Splits
Handedness
Barzal shoots right. Kuznetsov is 40.2% vs right-shot opponents (256).
Kuznetsov shoots left. Barzal is 42.9% vs left-shot opponents (98).
Home / Away
Kuznetsov
Barzal
Home
48.6% (370)
35.8% (53)
Away
41.4% (377)
49.2% (61)
By Period
Kuznetsov
Barzal
P1
44.3%
44.2%
P2
49.6%
38.5%
P3
41.4%
46.9%
Final 5 min
41.1%
38.1%
Recent Form
Player
Last 50
Last 200
Career
Kuznetsov
46.0%▲
44.0%
45.0%
Barzal
36.0%▼
44.0%
43.0%
Recent Faceoffs
| Date | Period | Time | Zone | Winner |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 19, 2024 | 2 | 08:59 | Offensive | Evgeny Kuznetsov |
| Nov 2, 2023 | 2 | 06:32 | Defensive | Evgeny Kuznetsov |