Scouting Report
These two are closely matched in overall FO% (47.5% vs 47.3%). Look for Suzuki on defensive-zone draws (100% H2H, 4 meetings). Kuznetsov wins 45.0% vs right-shot opponents — Suzuki shoots right.
Prediction Breakdown
Model
XGBoost ML Model
Overall FO% (Bayesian)
Kuznetsov 47.7% vs Suzuki 47.5% (+0.2%)
H2H factor
Suzuki leads 6-4 in 10 meetings
Offensive zone
Kuznetsov 64.8%
Defensive zone
Kuznetsov 52.6%
Neutral zone
Kuznetsov 53.5%
Result
Evgeny Kuznetsov favored at 56.5%
56.5%
43.5%
Kuznetsov
Suzuki
Head-to-Head Record
4
-
6
(10 meetings)
4
6
Kuznetsov
Suzuki
Last 10: Kuznetsov 4-6 Suzuki
Zone Breakdown
Offensive Zone
Edge: Kuznetsov
2
1
Kuznetsov
Suzuki
3 total
Defensive Zone
Edge: Suzuki
0
4
Kuznetsov
Suzuki
4 total
Neutral Zone
Edge: Kuznetsov
2
1
Kuznetsov
Suzuki
3 total
Situation Matchup
Situation
Kuznetsov
Suzuki
Edge
Even Strength
47.7% (927)
47.0% (1,066)
+0.7%
Power Play
53.5% (71)
49.5% (204)
+4.0%
Penalty Kill
39.4% (71)
46.6% (131)
-7.2%
On penalty kill, Suzuki has a +7.2% edge.
Handedness & Splits
Handedness
Suzuki shoots right. Kuznetsov is 45.0% vs right-shot opponents (340).
Kuznetsov shoots left. Suzuki is 47.0% vs left-shot opponents (1,005).
Home / Away
Kuznetsov
Suzuki
Home
45.9% (534)
49.4% (686)
Away
49.2% (535)
45.3% (715)
By Period
Kuznetsov
Suzuki
P1
44.8%
45.6%
P2
52.1%
46.9%
P3
44.5%
49.8%
OT
75.0%
38.1%
Final 5 min
45.2%
47.4%
Recent Form
Player
Last 50
Last 200
Career
Kuznetsov
46.0%▲
44.0%
47.5%
Suzuki
62.0%▲
55.5%
47.3%
Recent Faceoffs
| Date | Period | Time | Zone | Winner |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 6, 2023 | 3 | 16:47 | Offensive | Evgeny Kuznetsov |
| Apr 6, 2023 | 3 | 16:01 | Defensive | Nick Suzuki |
| Apr 6, 2023 | 2 | 16:30 | Defensive | Nick Suzuki |
| Apr 6, 2023 | 2 | 03:42 | Neutral | Evgeny Kuznetsov |
| Apr 6, 2023 | 1 | 16:11 | Offensive | Nick Suzuki |
| Dec 31, 2022 | 2 | 00:00 | Neutral | Evgeny Kuznetsov |
| Dec 31, 2022 | 1 | 19:12 | Defensive | Nick Suzuki |
| Oct 15, 2022 | 2 | 11:19 | Offensive | Evgeny Kuznetsov |
| Oct 15, 2022 | 2 | 08:28 | Defensive | Nick Suzuki |
| Oct 15, 2022 | 1 | 15:37 | Neutral | Nick Suzuki |