Evgeny Kuznetsov vs Rickard Rakell

2022-23 · Faceoff Head-to-Head
Scouting Report

These two are closely matched in overall FO% (47.5% vs 47.6%). Kuznetsov wins 45.0% vs right-shot opponents — Rakell shoots right.

Prediction Breakdown
Model XGBoost ML Model
Overall FO% (Bayesian) Kuznetsov 47.7% vs Rakell 49.6% (-0.1%)
Offensive zone Kuznetsov 53.6%
Defensive zone Kuznetsov 70.8%
Neutral zone Kuznetsov 56.4%
Result Evgeny Kuznetsov favored at 60.3%
60.3%
39.7%
Kuznetsov Rakell
No head-to-head faceoffs recorded

Situation Matchup

Situation
Kuznetsov
Rakell
Edge
Even Strength
47.7% (927)
37.5% (16)
+10.2%
Power Play
53.5% (71)
80.0% (5)
-26.5%
On power play, Rakell has a +26.5% edge.

Handedness & Splits

Handedness
Rakell shoots right. Kuznetsov is 45.0% vs right-shot opponents (340).
Kuznetsov shoots left. Rakell is 41.2% vs left-shot opponents (17).
Home / Away
Kuznetsov
Rakell
Home
45.9% (534)
66.7% (9)
Away
49.2% (535)
33.3% (12)
By Period
Kuznetsov
Rakell
P1
44.8%
75.0%
P2
52.1%
42.9%
P3
44.5%
16.7%
Final 5 min
45.2%
33.3%

Recent Form

Player
Last 50
Last 200
Career
Kuznetsov
46.0%
44.0%
47.5%
Rakell
40.0%
37.0%
47.6%