Evgeny Kuznetsov vs Ryan Kesler
All Seasons · Faceoff Head-to-Head
Scouting Report
Ryan Kesler holds a +11.9% FO% edge overall. Look for Kesler on defensive-zone draws (92% H2H, 13 meetings). Kuznetsov wins 43.3% vs right-shot opponents — Kesler shoots right.
Prediction Breakdown
Model
XGBoost ML Model
Overall FO% (Bayesian)
Kuznetsov 44.2% vs Kesler 55.9% (-11.9%)
H2H factor
Kesler leads 21-7 in 28 meetings
Offensive zone
Kuznetsov 93.7%
Defensive zone
Kuznetsov 87.5%
Neutral zone
Kuznetsov 95.7%
Result
Evgeny Kuznetsov favored at 91.5%
91.5%
8.5%
Kuznetsov
Kesler
Head-to-Head Record
7
-
21
(28 meetings)
7
21
Kuznetsov
Kesler
Last 10: Kuznetsov 2-8 Kesler
Zone Breakdown
Offensive Zone
Edge: Kuznetsov
5
1
Kuznetsov
Kesler
6 total
Defensive Zone
Edge: Kesler
1
12
Kuznetsov
Kesler
13 total
Neutral Zone
Edge: Kesler
1
8
Kuznetsov
Kesler
9 total
Situation Matchup
Situation
Kuznetsov
Kesler
Edge
Even Strength
43.9% (8,296)
56.4% (8,095)
-12.5%
Power Play
49.4% (633)
60.7% (1,437)
-11.3%
Penalty Kill
38.2% (272)
50.5% (1,908)
-12.3%
On even strength, Kesler has a +12.5% edge.
Handedness & Splits
Handedness
Kesler shoots right. Kuznetsov is 43.3% vs right-shot opponents (3,083).
Kuznetsov shoots left. Kesler is 56.1% vs left-shot opponents (7,986).
Home / Away
Kuznetsov
Kesler
Home
44.8% (4,622)
57.2% (5,732)
Away
43.4% (4,579)
54.7% (5,751)
By Period
Kuznetsov
Kesler
P1
43.6%
56.5%
P2
45.8%
55.9%
P3
42.8%
56.1%
OT
43.2%
46.0%
Final 5 min
44.1%
56.9%
Recent Form
Player
Last 50
Last 200
Career
Kuznetsov
46.0%▲
44.0%
44.1%
Kesler
50.0%▼
54.5%
56.0%
Recent Faceoffs
| Date | Period | Time | Zone | Winner |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Feb 17, 2019 | 3 | 14:55 | Neutral | Ryan Kesler |
| Feb 17, 2019 | 3 | 11:16 | Defensive | Ryan Kesler |
| Feb 17, 2019 | 3 | 07:05 | Offensive | Ryan Kesler |
| Feb 17, 2019 | 3 | 00:37 | Neutral | Ryan Kesler |
| Dec 2, 2018 | 3 | 10:04 | Offensive | Evgeny Kuznetsov |
| Dec 2, 2018 | 3 | 10:00 | Offensive | Evgeny Kuznetsov |
| Dec 2, 2018 | 1 | 16:19 | Neutral | Ryan Kesler |
| Dec 2, 2018 | 1 | 10:58 | Defensive | Ryan Kesler |
| Dec 2, 2018 | 1 | 00:50 | Neutral | Ryan Kesler |
| Dec 2, 2018 | 1 | 00:41 | Neutral | Ryan Kesler |
| Mar 6, 2018 | 1 | 17:24 | Defensive | Ryan Kesler |
| Mar 12, 2017 | 3 | 07:25 | Defensive | Evgeny Kuznetsov |
| Mar 12, 2017 | 3 | 07:07 | Defensive | Ryan Kesler |
| Mar 12, 2017 | 3 | 04:27 | Neutral | Evgeny Kuznetsov |
| Mar 12, 2017 | 2 | 12:10 | Neutral | Ryan Kesler |
| Mar 12, 2017 | 2 | 02:14 | Offensive | Evgeny Kuznetsov |
| Feb 11, 2017 | 3 | 15:40 | Defensive | Ryan Kesler |
| Feb 11, 2017 | 3 | 13:15 | Defensive | Ryan Kesler |
| Feb 11, 2017 | 3 | 09:38 | Neutral | Ryan Kesler |
| Feb 11, 2017 | 2 | 17:36 | Neutral | Ryan Kesler |