Who wins more faceoffs, Evgeny Kuznetsov or Maxim Lapierre?

Maxim Lapierre leads the head-to-head 5-3 across 8 faceoffs.

What is Evgeny Kuznetsov's faceoff record against Maxim Lapierre?

Evgeny Kuznetsov is 3-5 against Maxim Lapierre in head-to-head faceoffs. Zone breakdown: Offensive 3-1, Defensive 0-3, Neutral 0-1.

Who is predicted to win the next faceoff, Evgeny Kuznetsov or Maxim Lapierre?

Evgeny Kuznetsov is the predicted winner with a 62.6% win probability based on historical stats and XGBoost ML analysis.

Evgeny Kuznetsov vs Maxim Lapierre

Evgeny KuznetsovL vs Maxim LapierreR

2014-15 · Faceoff Head-to-Head

2025-26 2024-25 2023-24 2022-23 2021-22 All Seasons

Scouting Report

Maxim Lapierre holds a +7.8% FO% edge overall. Look for Lapierre on defensive-zone draws (100% H2H, 3 meetings). Kuznetsov wins 42.9% vs right-shot opponents — Lapierre shoots right.

Prediction Breakdown

Model XGBoost ML Model

Overall FO% (Bayesian) Kuznetsov 45.3% vs Lapierre 52.1% (-7.8%)

H2H factor Not applied (8 meetings, need 10+)

Offensive zone Kuznetsov 84.9%

Defensive zone Lapierre 67.6%

Neutral zone Kuznetsov 63.7%

Result Evgeny Kuznetsov favored at 62.6%

62.6%

37.4%

Kuznetsov Lapierre

Head-to-Head Record

3 - 5 (8 meetings)

Kuznetsov Lapierre

Last 8: Kuznetsov 3-5 Lapierre

Zone Breakdown

Offensive Zone

Edge: Kuznetsov

Kuznetsov Lapierre

4 total

Defensive Zone

Edge: Lapierre

Kuznetsov Lapierre

3 total

Neutral Zone

Edge: Lapierre

Kuznetsov Lapierre

1 total

Situation Matchup

Situation

Kuznetsov

Lapierre

Edge

Even Strength

43.9% (613)

53.9% (440)

-10.0%

Power Play

50.7% (67)

80.0% (5)

-29.3%

Penalty Kill

100.0% (1)

46.7% (137)

+53.3%

On penalty kill, Kuznetsov has a +53.3% edge.

Handedness & Splits

Handedness

Lapierre shoots right. Kuznetsov is 42.9% vs right-shot opponents (266).

Kuznetsov shoots left. Lapierre is 52.2% vs left-shot opponents (341).

Home / Away

Kuznetsov

Lapierre

Home

43.3% (356)

59.2% (260)

Away

46.2% (325)

46.9% (322)

By Period

Kuznetsov

Lapierre

45.8%

52.0%

47.3%

51.5%

41.6%

53.3%

14.3%

75.0%

Final 5 min

44.4%

52.3%

Recent Form

Player

Last 50

Last 200

Career

Kuznetsov

46.0%▲

44.0%

44.6%

Lapierre

56.0%▬

55.0%

52.4%

Recent Faceoffs

Date	Period	Time	Zone	Winner
Feb 25, 2015	2	03:16	Neutral	Maxim Lapierre
Jan 28, 2015	3	12:34	Offensive	Evgeny Kuznetsov
Nov 15, 2014	3	02:14	Offensive	Evgeny Kuznetsov
Nov 15, 2014	3	02:11	Offensive	Evgeny Kuznetsov
Nov 15, 2014	3	02:04	Defensive	Maxim Lapierre
Nov 15, 2014	2	08:57	Defensive	Maxim Lapierre
Nov 15, 2014	2	03:25	Defensive	Maxim Lapierre
Nov 15, 2014	1	02:01	Offensive	Maxim Lapierre

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