Evgeny Kuznetsov vs Nick Cousins
All Seasons · Faceoff Head-to-Head
Scouting Report
These two are closely matched in overall FO% (44.1% vs 44.9%). Look for Cousins on defensive-zone draws (80% H2H, 5 meetings). Kuznetsov wins 44.5% vs left-shot opponents — Cousins shoots left.
Prediction Breakdown
Model
XGBoost ML Model
Overall FO% (Bayesian)
Kuznetsov 44.2% vs Cousins 45.2% (-0.8%)
H2H factor
Cousins leads 8-3 in 11 meetings
Offensive zone
Kuznetsov 60.7%
Defensive zone
Kuznetsov 55.7%
Neutral zone
Kuznetsov 54.0%
Result
Evgeny Kuznetsov favored at 56.0%
56.0%
44.0%
Kuznetsov
Cousins
Head-to-Head Record
3
-
8
(11 meetings)
3
8
Kuznetsov
Cousins
Last 10: Kuznetsov 3-7 Cousins
Zone Breakdown
Offensive Zone
Edge: Cousins
0
2
Kuznetsov
Cousins
2 total
Defensive Zone
Edge: Cousins
1
4
Kuznetsov
Cousins
5 total
Neutral Zone
Even
2
2
Kuznetsov
Cousins
4 total
Situation Matchup
Situation
Kuznetsov
Cousins
Edge
Even Strength
43.9% (8,296)
44.9% (1,508)
-1.0%
Power Play
49.4% (633)
44.6% (101)
+4.8%
Penalty Kill
38.2% (272)
42.9% (7)
-4.7%
On power play, Kuznetsov has a +4.8% edge.
Handedness & Splits
Handedness
Cousins shoots left. Kuznetsov is 44.5% vs left-shot opponents (6,118).
Kuznetsov shoots left. Cousins is 45.2% vs left-shot opponents (1,033).
Home / Away
Kuznetsov
Cousins
Home
44.8% (4,622)
46.7% (809)
Away
43.4% (4,579)
43.0% (807)
By Period
Kuznetsov
Cousins
P1
43.6%
47.5%
P2
45.8%
43.6%
P3
42.8%
43.6%
OT
43.2%
0.0%
Final 5 min
44.1%
47.3%
Recent Form
Player
Last 50
Last 200
Career
Kuznetsov
46.0%▲
44.0%
44.1%
Cousins
50.0%▲
48.0%
44.9%
Recent Faceoffs
| Date | Period | Time | Zone | Winner |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 8, 2023 | 1 | 02:56 | Defensive | Nick Cousins |
| Nov 15, 2019 | 1 | 13:04 | Offensive | Nick Cousins |
| Dec 22, 2017 | 1 | 11:50 | Offensive | Nick Cousins |
| Nov 6, 2017 | 2 | 19:10 | Neutral | Evgeny Kuznetsov |
| Mar 4, 2017 | 2 | 18:34 | Defensive | Evgeny Kuznetsov |
| Feb 22, 2017 | 3 | 18:43 | Neutral | Evgeny Kuznetsov |
| Feb 7, 2016 | 2 | 16:02 | Defensive | Nick Cousins |
| Feb 7, 2016 | 2 | 15:56 | Neutral | Nick Cousins |
| Feb 7, 2016 | 1 | 14:24 | Defensive | Nick Cousins |
| Feb 7, 2016 | 1 | 01:10 | Neutral | Nick Cousins |
| Feb 7, 2016 | 1 | 00:52 | Defensive | Nick Cousins |