Evgeny Kuznetsov vs Mikael Granlund
2015-16 · Faceoff Head-to-Head
Scouting Report
These two are closely matched in overall FO% (47.8% vs 48.7%). Look for Granlund on neutral-zone draws (75% H2H, 4 meetings).
Prediction Breakdown
Model
XGBoost ML Model
Overall FO% (Bayesian)
Kuznetsov 47.9% vs Granlund 48.8% (-0.9%)
H2H factor
Not applied (6 meetings, need 10+)
Offensive zone
Kuznetsov 56.3%
Defensive zone
Kuznetsov 56.4%
Neutral zone
Kuznetsov 59.1%
Result
Evgeny Kuznetsov favored at 58.2%
58.2%
41.8%
Kuznetsov
Granlund
Head-to-Head Record
1
-
5
(6 meetings)
1
5
Kuznetsov
Granlund
Last 6: Kuznetsov 1-5 Granlund
Zone Breakdown
Offensive Zone
Edge: Granlund
0
2
Kuznetsov
Granlund
2 total
Neutral Zone
Edge: Granlund
1
3
Kuznetsov
Granlund
4 total
Situation Matchup
Situation
Kuznetsov
Granlund
Edge
Even Strength
47.7% (1,028)
47.8% (959)
-0.1%
Power Play
50.0% (94)
54.7% (95)
-4.7%
Penalty Kill
40.0% (15)
58.1% (31)
-18.1%
On penalty kill, Granlund has a +18.1% edge.
Handedness & Splits
Handedness
Granlund shoots left. Kuznetsov is 47.9% vs left-shot opponents (758).
Kuznetsov shoots left. Granlund is 48.6% vs left-shot opponents (661).
Home / Away
Kuznetsov
Granlund
Home
49.8% (592)
50.5% (548)
Away
45.5% (545)
46.7% (537)
By Period
Kuznetsov
Granlund
P1
49.0%
51.1%
P2
49.3%
49.1%
P3
45.3%
46.6%
OT
40.7%
28.6%
Final 5 min
50.0%
46.9%
Recent Form
Player
Last 50
Last 200
Career
Kuznetsov
46.0%▲
44.0%
47.8%
Granlund
52.0%▲
48.5%
48.7%
Recent Faceoffs
| Date | Period | Time | Zone | Winner |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Feb 26, 2016 | 3 | 04:35 | Neutral | Evgeny Kuznetsov |
| Feb 11, 2016 | 3 | 07:35 | Neutral | Mikael Granlund |
| Feb 11, 2016 | 3 | 05:30 | Neutral | Mikael Granlund |
| Feb 11, 2016 | 2 | 14:55 | Neutral | Mikael Granlund |
| Feb 11, 2016 | 1 | 12:05 | Offensive | Mikael Granlund |
| Feb 11, 2016 | 1 | 06:24 | Offensive | Mikael Granlund |