Evgeny Kuznetsov vs Mitchell Stephens
2021-22 · Faceoff Head-to-Head
Scouting Report
Mitchell Stephens holds a +5.5% FO% edge overall. Look for Stephens on defensive-zone draws (75% H2H, 4 meetings). Kuznetsov wins 42.3% vs right-shot opponents — Stephens shoots right.
Prediction Breakdown
Model
XGBoost ML Model
Overall FO% (Bayesian)
Kuznetsov 44.0% vs Stephens 49.3% (-5.5%)
H2H factor
Not applied (8 meetings, need 10+)
Offensive zone
Kuznetsov 88.8%
Defensive zone
Stephens 73.6%
Neutral zone
Kuznetsov 58.2%
Result
Mitchell Stephens favored at 50.1%
49.9%
50.1%
Kuznetsov
Stephens
Head-to-Head Record
3
-
5
(8 meetings)
3
5
Kuznetsov
Stephens
Last 8: Kuznetsov 3-5 Stephens
Zone Breakdown
Offensive Zone
Edge: Kuznetsov
2
0
Kuznetsov
Stephens
2 total
Defensive Zone
Edge: Stephens
1
3
Kuznetsov
Stephens
4 total
Neutral Zone
Edge: Stephens
0
2
Kuznetsov
Stephens
2 total
Situation Matchup
Situation
Kuznetsov
Stephens
Edge
Even Strength
43.3% (980)
50.8% (199)
-7.5%
Penalty Kill
40.8% (71)
42.6% (54)
-1.8%
On even strength, Stephens has a +7.5% edge.
Handedness & Splits
Handedness
Stephens shoots right. Kuznetsov is 42.3% vs right-shot opponents (376).
Kuznetsov shoots left. Stephens is 50.0% vs left-shot opponents (182).
Home / Away
Kuznetsov
Stephens
Home
43.9% (602)
53.3% (122)
Away
43.1% (564)
45.0% (131)
By Period
Kuznetsov
Stephens
P1
43.2%
52.6%
P2
41.5%
48.0%
P3
45.2%
46.7%
Final 5 min
49.6%
49.3%
Recent Form
Player
Last 50
Last 200
Career
Kuznetsov
46.0%▲
44.0%
43.5%
Stephens
42.0%▼
52.5%
49.0%
Recent Faceoffs
| Date | Period | Time | Zone | Winner |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nov 11, 2021 | 3 | 01:25 | Offensive | Evgeny Kuznetsov |
| Nov 11, 2021 | 2 | 13:29 | Defensive | Mitchell Stephens |
| Nov 11, 2021 | 2 | 08:46 | Defensive | Mitchell Stephens |
| Oct 27, 2021 | 2 | 11:37 | Defensive | Evgeny Kuznetsov |
| Oct 27, 2021 | 2 | 11:29 | Offensive | Evgeny Kuznetsov |
| Oct 27, 2021 | 2 | 05:46 | Neutral | Mitchell Stephens |
| Oct 27, 2021 | 1 | 17:36 | Neutral | Mitchell Stephens |
| Oct 27, 2021 | 1 | 02:57 | Defensive | Mitchell Stephens |