Evgeny Kuznetsov vs Mika Zibanejad
2021-22 · Faceoff Head-to-Head
Scouting Report
Mika Zibanejad holds a +8.8% FO% edge overall. Look for Kuznetsov on offensive-zone draws (100% H2H, 3 meetings). Kuznetsov wins 42.3% vs right-shot opponents — Zibanejad shoots right.
Prediction Breakdown
Model
XGBoost ML Model
Overall FO% (Bayesian)
Kuznetsov 44.0% vs Zibanejad 52.2% (-8.8%)
H2H factor
Zibanejad leads 8-5 in 13 meetings
Offensive zone
Kuznetsov 78.6%
Defensive zone
Zibanejad 53.6%
Neutral zone
Kuznetsov 62.2%
Result
Evgeny Kuznetsov favored at 59.9%
59.9%
40.1%
Kuznetsov
Zibanejad
Head-to-Head Record
5
-
8
(13 meetings)
5
8
Kuznetsov
Zibanejad
Last 10: Kuznetsov 4-6 Zibanejad
Zone Breakdown
Offensive Zone
Edge: Kuznetsov
3
0
Kuznetsov
Zibanejad
3 total
Defensive Zone
Edge: Zibanejad
1
4
Kuznetsov
Zibanejad
5 total
Neutral Zone
Edge: Zibanejad
1
4
Kuznetsov
Zibanejad
5 total
Situation Matchup
Situation
Kuznetsov
Zibanejad
Edge
Even Strength
43.3% (980)
54.0% (955)
-10.7%
Power Play
47.0% (115)
55.6% (243)
-8.6%
Penalty Kill
40.8% (71)
35.0% (140)
+5.8%
On even strength, Zibanejad has a +10.7% edge.
Handedness & Splits
Handedness
Zibanejad shoots right. Kuznetsov is 42.3% vs right-shot opponents (376).
Kuznetsov shoots left. Zibanejad is 53.0% vs left-shot opponents (1,033).
Home / Away
Kuznetsov
Zibanejad
Home
43.9% (602)
55.2% (656)
Away
43.1% (564)
49.6% (682)
By Period
Kuznetsov
Zibanejad
P1
43.2%
56.3%
P2
41.5%
50.0%
P3
45.2%
51.2%
OT
55.6%
52.6%
Final 5 min
49.6%
47.9%
Recent Form
Player
Last 50
Last 200
Career
Kuznetsov
46.0%▲
44.0%
43.5%
Zibanejad
50.0%▼
51.5%
52.3%
Recent Faceoffs
| Date | Period | Time | Zone | Winner |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 29, 2022 | 3 | 19:46 | Offensive | Evgeny Kuznetsov |
| Apr 29, 2022 | 3 | 19:44 | Defensive | Mika Zibanejad |
| Apr 29, 2022 | 3 | 17:36 | Offensive | Evgeny Kuznetsov |
| Apr 29, 2022 | 3 | 00:00 | Neutral | Mika Zibanejad |
| Apr 29, 2022 | 2 | 14:26 | Neutral | Evgeny Kuznetsov |
| Apr 29, 2022 | 2 | 14:14 | Defensive | Mika Zibanejad |
| Apr 29, 2022 | 1 | 00:54 | Defensive | Mika Zibanejad |
| Apr 29, 2022 | 1 | 00:45 | Neutral | Mika Zibanejad |
| Feb 24, 2022 | 3 | 06:33 | Defensive | Mika Zibanejad |
| Feb 24, 2022 | 2 | 12:00 | Offensive | Evgeny Kuznetsov |
| Oct 13, 2021 | 3 | 03:53 | Neutral | Mika Zibanejad |
| Oct 13, 2021 | 1 | 15:02 | Defensive | Evgeny Kuznetsov |
| Oct 13, 2021 | 1 | 00:00 | Neutral | Mika Zibanejad |