Evgeny Kuznetsov vs Mika Zibanejad
2023-24 · Faceoff Head-to-Head
Scouting Report
Mika Zibanejad holds a +4.3% FO% edge overall. Look for Kuznetsov on offensive-zone draws (75% H2H, 4 meetings). Kuznetsov wins 40.2% vs right-shot opponents — Zibanejad shoots right.
Prediction Breakdown
Model
XGBoost ML Model
Overall FO% (Bayesian)
Kuznetsov 45.6% vs Zibanejad 49.3% (-4.3%)
H2H factor
Kuznetsov leads 7-3 in 10 meetings
Offensive zone
Zibanejad 57.8%
Defensive zone
Zibanejad 78.6%
Neutral zone
Zibanejad 73.6%
Result
Mika Zibanejad favored at 68.3%
31.7%
68.3%
Kuznetsov
Zibanejad
Head-to-Head Record
7
-
3
(10 meetings)
7
3
Kuznetsov
Zibanejad
Last 10: Kuznetsov 7-3 Zibanejad
Zone Breakdown
Offensive Zone
Edge: Kuznetsov
3
1
Kuznetsov
Zibanejad
4 total
Defensive Zone
Even
1
1
Kuznetsov
Zibanejad
2 total
Neutral Zone
Edge: Kuznetsov
3
1
Kuznetsov
Zibanejad
4 total
Situation Matchup
Situation
Kuznetsov
Zibanejad
Edge
Even Strength
44.4% (613)
50.9% (913)
-6.5%
Power Play
58.8% (68)
59.0% (39)
-0.2%
Penalty Kill
36.4% (66)
37.5% (160)
-1.1%
On even strength, Zibanejad has a +6.5% edge.
Handedness & Splits
Handedness
Zibanejad shoots right. Kuznetsov is 40.2% vs right-shot opponents (256).
Kuznetsov shoots left. Zibanejad is 48.3% vs left-shot opponents (837).
Home / Away
Kuznetsov
Zibanejad
Home
48.6% (370)
51.1% (536)
Away
41.4% (377)
47.6% (576)
By Period
Kuznetsov
Zibanejad
P1
44.3%
50.1%
P2
49.6%
47.3%
P3
41.4%
50.7%
OT
42.9%
45.0%
Final 5 min
41.1%
48.1%
Recent Form
Player
Last 50
Last 200
Career
Kuznetsov
46.0%▲
44.0%
45.0%
Zibanejad
50.0%▼
51.5%
49.3%
Recent Faceoffs
| Date | Period | Time | Zone | Winner |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 14, 2024 | 2 | 15:23 | Offensive | Mika Zibanejad |
| Jan 14, 2024 | 1 | 04:07 | Defensive | Mika Zibanejad |
| Dec 27, 2023 | 3 | 06:30 | Neutral | Mika Zibanejad |
| Dec 27, 2023 | 3 | 03:16 | Offensive | Evgeny Kuznetsov |
| Dec 9, 2023 | 3 | 11:44 | Offensive | Evgeny Kuznetsov |
| Dec 9, 2023 | 2 | 13:36 | Offensive | Evgeny Kuznetsov |
| Dec 9, 2023 | 2 | 03:08 | Neutral | Evgeny Kuznetsov |
| Dec 9, 2023 | 2 | 02:46 | Neutral | Evgeny Kuznetsov |
| Dec 9, 2023 | 1 | 13:43 | Defensive | Evgeny Kuznetsov |
| Dec 9, 2023 | 1 | 00:00 | Neutral | Evgeny Kuznetsov |