Who wins more faceoffs, Evgeny Kuznetsov or Michael Rasmussen?

Michael Rasmussen leads the head-to-head 5-3 across 8 faceoffs.

What is Evgeny Kuznetsov's faceoff record against Michael Rasmussen?

Evgeny Kuznetsov is 3-5 against Michael Rasmussen 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 Michael Rasmussen?

Evgeny Kuznetsov is the predicted winner with a 59.6% win probability based on historical stats and XGBoost ML analysis.

Evgeny Kuznetsov vs Michael Rasmussen

Evgeny KuznetsovL vs Michael RasmussenL

2022-23 · Faceoff Head-to-Head

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

Scouting Report

Michael Rasmussen holds a +3.5% FO% edge overall. Look for Rasmussen on defensive-zone draws (100% H2H, 3 meetings).

Prediction Breakdown

Model XGBoost ML Model

Overall FO% (Bayesian) Kuznetsov 47.7% vs Rasmussen 50.8% (-3.5%)

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

Offensive zone Kuznetsov 71.7%

Defensive zone Rasmussen 55.2%

Neutral zone Kuznetsov 55.8%

Result Evgeny Kuznetsov favored at 59.6%

59.6%

40.4%

Kuznetsov Rasmussen

Head-to-Head Record

3 - 5 (8 meetings)

Kuznetsov Rasmussen

Last 8: Kuznetsov 3-5 Rasmussen

Zone Breakdown

Offensive Zone

Edge: Kuznetsov

Kuznetsov Rasmussen

4 total

Defensive Zone

Edge: Rasmussen

Kuznetsov Rasmussen

3 total

Neutral Zone

Edge: Rasmussen

Kuznetsov Rasmussen

1 total

Situation Matchup

Situation

Kuznetsov

Rasmussen

Edge

Even Strength

47.7% (927)

50.8% (333)

-3.1%

Power Play

53.5% (71)

60.7% (28)

-7.2%

Penalty Kill

39.4% (71)

45.9% (37)

-6.5%

On power play, Rasmussen has a +7.2% edge.

Handedness & Splits

Handedness

Rasmussen shoots left. Kuznetsov is 48.7% vs left-shot opponents (729).

Kuznetsov shoots left. Rasmussen is 48.4% vs left-shot opponents (246).

Home / Away

Kuznetsov

Rasmussen

Home

45.9% (534)

51.4% (212)

Away

49.2% (535)

50.5% (186)

By Period

Kuznetsov

Rasmussen

44.8%

54.5%

52.1%

43.4%

44.5%

54.2%

75.0%

Final 5 min

45.2%

47.7%

Recent Form

Player

Last 50

Last 200

Career

Kuznetsov

46.0%▲

44.0%

47.5%

Rasmussen

32.0%▼

43.0%

51.0%

Recent Faceoffs

Date	Period	Time	Zone	Winner
Feb 21, 2023	1	07:49	Offensive	Michael Rasmussen
Dec 19, 2022	OT	00:18	Offensive	Evgeny Kuznetsov
Dec 19, 2022	3	11:23	Defensive	Michael Rasmussen
Dec 19, 2022	2	14:29	Defensive	Michael Rasmussen
Dec 19, 2022	2	10:50	Offensive	Evgeny Kuznetsov
Dec 19, 2022	2	02:33	Offensive	Evgeny Kuznetsov
Dec 19, 2022	1	00:00	Neutral	Michael Rasmussen
Nov 3, 2022	3	15:06	Defensive	Michael Rasmussen

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