Evgeny Kuznetsov vs Mika Zibanejad
2020-21 · Faceoff Head-to-Head
Scouting Report
Mika Zibanejad holds a +4.9% FO% edge overall. Look for Zibanejad on defensive-zone draws (64% H2H, 11 meetings). Kuznetsov wins 43.9% vs right-shot opponents — Zibanejad shoots right.
Prediction Breakdown
Model
XGBoost ML Model
Overall FO% (Bayesian)
Kuznetsov 42.8% vs Zibanejad 46.6% (-4.9%)
H2H factor
Zibanejad leads 11-7 in 18 meetings
Offensive zone
Kuznetsov 80.6%
Defensive zone
Zibanejad 63.7%
Neutral zone
Kuznetsov 58.1%
Result
Mika Zibanejad favored at 51.4%
48.6%
51.4%
Kuznetsov
Zibanejad
Head-to-Head Record
7
-
11
(18 meetings)
7
11
Kuznetsov
Zibanejad
Last 10: Kuznetsov 5-5 Zibanejad
Zone Breakdown
Offensive Zone
Edge: Zibanejad
1
2
Kuznetsov
Zibanejad
3 total
Defensive Zone
Edge: Zibanejad
4
7
Kuznetsov
Zibanejad
11 total
Neutral Zone
Even
2
2
Kuznetsov
Zibanejad
4 total
Situation Matchup
Situation
Kuznetsov
Zibanejad
Edge
Even Strength
41.4% (471)
47.8% (667)
-6.4%
Power Play
44.4% (18)
51.4% (181)
-7.0%
Penalty Kill
25.0% (4)
36.0% (186)
-11.0%
On penalty kill, Zibanejad has a +11.0% edge.
Handedness & Splits
Handedness
Zibanejad shoots right. Kuznetsov is 43.9% vs right-shot opponents (237).
Kuznetsov shoots left. Zibanejad is 49.2% vs left-shot opponents (636).
Home / Away
Kuznetsov
Zibanejad
Home
43.0% (223)
48.4% (529)
Away
40.0% (270)
44.2% (505)
By Period
Kuznetsov
Zibanejad
P1
37.3%
46.2%
P2
40.2%
47.7%
P3
48.9%
44.8%
OT
0.0%
50.0%
Final 5 min
44.1%
37.6%
Recent Form
Player
Last 50
Last 200
Career
Kuznetsov
46.0%▲
44.0%
41.4%
Zibanejad
50.0%▼
51.5%
46.3%
Recent Faceoffs
| Date | Period | Time | Zone | Winner |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 30, 2021 | 3 | 15:41 | Neutral | Mika Zibanejad |
| Mar 30, 2021 | 3 | 13:08 | Neutral | Evgeny Kuznetsov |
| Mar 30, 2021 | 1 | 07:54 | Defensive | Mika Zibanejad |
| Mar 28, 2021 | 1 | 00:27 | Defensive | Mika Zibanejad |
| Mar 20, 2021 | 1 | 17:44 | Offensive | Mika Zibanejad |
| Mar 20, 2021 | 1 | 17:37 | Defensive | Evgeny Kuznetsov |
| Mar 20, 2021 | 1 | 04:50 | Offensive | Evgeny Kuznetsov |
| Mar 19, 2021 | 3 | 19:58 | Defensive | Evgeny Kuznetsov |
| Mar 19, 2021 | 3 | 18:08 | Defensive | Mika Zibanejad |
| Mar 19, 2021 | 3 | 00:07 | Neutral | Evgeny Kuznetsov |
| Mar 19, 2021 | 3 | 00:00 | Neutral | Mika Zibanejad |
| Mar 19, 2021 | 2 | 11:36 | Defensive | Evgeny Kuznetsov |
| Mar 19, 2021 | 2 | 04:28 | Offensive | Mika Zibanejad |
| Mar 19, 2021 | 2 | 04:10 | Defensive | Mika Zibanejad |
| Mar 19, 2021 | 1 | 19:37 | Defensive | Mika Zibanejad |
| Feb 20, 2021 | 1 | 17:16 | Defensive | Mika Zibanejad |
| Feb 20, 2021 | 1 | 17:13 | Defensive | Mika Zibanejad |
| Feb 20, 2021 | 1 | 05:32 | Defensive | Evgeny Kuznetsov |