Evgeny Kuznetsov vs Mika Zibanejad
2022-23 · Faceoff Head-to-Head
Scouting Report
Mika Zibanejad holds a +2.0% FO% edge overall. Look for Kuznetsov on offensive-zone draws (67% H2H, 6 meetings). Kuznetsov wins 45.0% vs right-shot opponents — Zibanejad shoots right.
Prediction Breakdown
Model
XGBoost ML Model
Overall FO% (Bayesian)
Kuznetsov 47.7% vs Zibanejad 49.5% (-2.0%)
H2H factor
Kuznetsov leads 8-5 in 13 meetings
Offensive zone
Kuznetsov 56.8%
Defensive zone
Zibanejad 76.8%
Neutral zone
Zibanejad 63.6%
Result
Mika Zibanejad favored at 57.3%
42.7%
57.3%
Kuznetsov
Zibanejad
Head-to-Head Record
8
-
5
(13 meetings)
8
5
Kuznetsov
Zibanejad
Last 10: Kuznetsov 6-4 Zibanejad
Zone Breakdown
Offensive Zone
Edge: Kuznetsov
4
2
Kuznetsov
Zibanejad
6 total
Defensive Zone
Edge: Zibanejad
1
2
Kuznetsov
Zibanejad
3 total
Neutral Zone
Edge: Kuznetsov
3
1
Kuznetsov
Zibanejad
4 total
Situation Matchup
Situation
Kuznetsov
Zibanejad
Edge
Even Strength
47.7% (927)
50.1% (1,051)
-2.4%
Power Play
53.5% (71)
58.3% (120)
-4.8%
Penalty Kill
39.4% (71)
41.9% (227)
-2.5%
On power play, Zibanejad has a +4.8% edge.
Handedness & Splits
Handedness
Zibanejad shoots right. Kuznetsov is 45.0% vs right-shot opponents (340).
Kuznetsov shoots left. Zibanejad is 49.3% vs left-shot opponents (1,029).
Home / Away
Kuznetsov
Zibanejad
Home
45.9% (534)
49.0% (681)
Away
49.2% (535)
49.9% (717)
By Period
Kuznetsov
Zibanejad
P1
44.8%
49.9%
P2
52.1%
47.6%
P3
44.5%
51.1%
OT
75.0%
48.3%
Final 5 min
45.2%
50.5%
Recent Form
Player
Last 50
Last 200
Career
Kuznetsov
46.0%▲
44.0%
47.5%
Zibanejad
50.0%▼
51.5%
49.5%
Recent Faceoffs
| Date | Period | Time | Zone | Winner |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 2, 2023 | 3 | 17:29 | Offensive | Mika Zibanejad |
| Apr 2, 2023 | 2 | 05:36 | Defensive | Mika Zibanejad |
| Apr 2, 2023 | 2 | 05:27 | Offensive | Evgeny Kuznetsov |
| Apr 2, 2023 | 2 | 01:00 | Neutral | Evgeny Kuznetsov |
| Mar 14, 2023 | 3 | 15:03 | Offensive | Evgeny Kuznetsov |
| Mar 14, 2023 | 3 | 07:51 | Defensive | Evgeny Kuznetsov |
| Mar 14, 2023 | 1 | 14:45 | Neutral | Evgeny Kuznetsov |
| Mar 14, 2023 | 1 | 11:09 | Offensive | Mika Zibanejad |
| Dec 27, 2022 | 2 | 15:15 | Offensive | Evgeny Kuznetsov |
| Dec 27, 2022 | 2 | 15:08 | Defensive | Mika Zibanejad |
| Dec 27, 2022 | 2 | 15:00 | Neutral | Mika Zibanejad |
| Dec 27, 2022 | 2 | 07:33 | Neutral | Evgeny Kuznetsov |
| Dec 27, 2022 | 2 | 07:14 | Offensive | Evgeny Kuznetsov |