Evgeny Kuznetsov vs Rickard Rakell
2014-15 · Faceoff Head-to-Head
Scouting Report
Rickard Rakell holds a +2.0% FO% edge overall. Look for Rakell on defensive-zone draws (75% H2H, 4 meetings). Kuznetsov wins 42.9% vs right-shot opponents — Rakell shoots right.
Prediction Breakdown
Model
XGBoost ML Model
Overall FO% (Bayesian)
Kuznetsov 45.3% vs Rakell 47.1% (-2.0%)
H2H factor
Not applied (6 meetings, need 10+)
Offensive zone
Kuznetsov 65.6%
Defensive zone
Kuznetsov 52.9%
Neutral zone
Kuznetsov 53.1%
Result
Evgeny Kuznetsov favored at 52.9%
52.9%
47.1%
Kuznetsov
Rakell
Head-to-Head Record
1
-
5
(6 meetings)
1
5
Kuznetsov
Rakell
Last 6: Kuznetsov 1-5 Rakell
Zone Breakdown
Defensive Zone
Edge: Rakell
1
3
Kuznetsov
Rakell
4 total
Neutral Zone
Edge: Rakell
0
2
Kuznetsov
Rakell
2 total
Situation Matchup
Situation
Kuznetsov
Rakell
Edge
Even Strength
43.9% (613)
46.2% (608)
-2.3%
Power Play
50.7% (67)
51.9% (54)
-1.2%
Penalty Kill
100.0% (1)
33.3% (3)
+66.7%
On penalty kill, Kuznetsov has a +66.7% edge.
Handedness & Splits
Handedness
Rakell shoots right. Kuznetsov is 42.9% vs right-shot opponents (266).
Kuznetsov shoots left. Rakell is 46.0% vs left-shot opponents (402).
Home / Away
Kuznetsov
Rakell
Home
43.3% (356)
49.3% (335)
Away
46.2% (325)
43.9% (330)
By Period
Kuznetsov
Rakell
P1
45.8%
46.8%
P2
47.3%
45.0%
P3
41.6%
48.2%
OT
14.3%
50.0%
Final 5 min
44.4%
51.2%
Recent Form
Player
Last 50
Last 200
Career
Kuznetsov
46.0%▲
44.0%
44.6%
Rakell
40.0%▲
37.0%
46.6%
Recent Faceoffs
| Date | Period | Time | Zone | Winner |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Feb 15, 2015 | 3 | 14:03 | Defensive | Rickard Rakell |
| Feb 15, 2015 | 2 | 11:42 | Defensive | Rickard Rakell |
| Feb 6, 2015 | 3 | 17:46 | Defensive | Evgeny Kuznetsov |
| Feb 6, 2015 | 3 | 16:08 | Defensive | Rickard Rakell |
| Feb 6, 2015 | 3 | 13:45 | Neutral | Rickard Rakell |
| Feb 6, 2015 | 1 | 01:04 | Neutral | Rickard Rakell |