Evgeny Kuznetsov vs Patrice Bergeron
2017-18 · Faceoff Head-to-Head
Scouting Report
Patrice Bergeron holds a +13.1% FO% edge overall. Look for Bergeron on neutral-zone draws (67% H2H, 6 meetings). Kuznetsov wins 46.1% vs right-shot opponents — Bergeron shoots right.
Prediction Breakdown
Model
XGBoost ML Model
Overall FO% (Bayesian)
Kuznetsov 44.7% vs Bergeron 56.8% (-13.1%)
H2H factor
Not applied (8 meetings, need 10+)
Offensive zone
Kuznetsov 81.4%
Defensive zone
Kuznetsov 83.9%
Neutral zone
Kuznetsov 84.2%
Result
Evgeny Kuznetsov favored at 83.8%
83.8%
16.2%
Kuznetsov
Bergeron
Head-to-Head Record
2
-
6
(8 meetings)
2
6
Kuznetsov
Bergeron
Last 8: Kuznetsov 2-6 Bergeron
Zone Breakdown
Offensive Zone
Edge: Bergeron
0
1
Kuznetsov
Bergeron
1 total
Defensive Zone
Edge: Bergeron
0
1
Kuznetsov
Bergeron
1 total
Neutral Zone
Edge: Bergeron
2
4
Kuznetsov
Bergeron
6 total
Situation Matchup
Situation
Kuznetsov
Bergeron
Edge
Even Strength
44.4% (980)
58.4% (972)
-14.0%
Power Play
38.7% (31)
53.4% (221)
-14.7%
Penalty Kill
42.9% (7)
56.0% (175)
-13.1%
On power play, Bergeron has a +14.7% edge.
Handedness & Splits
Handedness
Bergeron shoots right. Kuznetsov is 46.1% vs right-shot opponents (345).
Kuznetsov shoots left. Bergeron is 59.5% vs left-shot opponents (912).
Home / Away
Kuznetsov
Bergeron
Home
46.4% (491)
59.0% (712)
Away
42.1% (527)
55.5% (656)
By Period
Kuznetsov
Bergeron
P1
44.8%
59.1%
P2
44.6%
60.2%
P3
44.0%
53.0%
OT
23.1%
60.0%
Final 5 min
46.3%
55.0%
Recent Form
Player
Last 50
Last 200
Career
Kuznetsov
46.0%▲
44.0%
44.2%
Bergeron
76.0%▲
64.5%
57.3%
Recent Faceoffs
| Date | Period | Time | Zone | Winner |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dec 28, 2017 | OT | 00:00 | Neutral | Evgeny Kuznetsov |
| Dec 28, 2017 | 3 | 11:22 | Neutral | Patrice Bergeron |
| Dec 14, 2017 | 2 | 19:27 | Neutral | Patrice Bergeron |
| Dec 14, 2017 | 2 | 18:58 | Offensive | Patrice Bergeron |
| Dec 14, 2017 | 2 | 03:23 | Defensive | Patrice Bergeron |
| Dec 14, 2017 | 1 | 12:26 | Neutral | Patrice Bergeron |
| Dec 14, 2017 | 1 | 12:10 | Neutral | Patrice Bergeron |
| Nov 4, 2017 | 1 | 11:58 | Neutral | Evgeny Kuznetsov |