Evgeny Kuznetsov vs Ryan Nugent-Hopkins
2016-17 · Faceoff Head-to-Head
Scouting Report
These two are closely matched in overall FO% (44.0% vs 43.8%). Look for Nugent-Hopkins on offensive-zone draws (100% H2H, 4 meetings). Kuznetsov wins 45.0% vs left-shot opponents — Nugent-Hopkins shoots left.
Prediction Breakdown
Model
XGBoost ML Model
Overall FO% (Bayesian)
Kuznetsov 44.5% vs Nugent-Hopkins 44.3% (+0.2%)
H2H factor
Nugent-Hopkins leads 8-4 in 12 meetings
Offensive zone
Kuznetsov 65.8%
Defensive zone
Nugent-Hopkins 51.4%
Neutral zone
Kuznetsov 56.7%
Result
Evgeny Kuznetsov favored at 58.4%
58.4%
41.6%
Kuznetsov
Nugent-Hopkins
Head-to-Head Record
4
-
8
(12 meetings)
4
8
Kuznetsov
Nugent-Hopkins
Last 10: Kuznetsov 3-7 Nugent-Hopkins
Zone Breakdown
Offensive Zone
Edge: Nugent-Hopkins
0
4
Kuznetsov
Nugent-Hopkins
4 total
Defensive Zone
Even
1
1
Kuznetsov
Nugent-Hopkins
2 total
Neutral Zone
Even
3
3
Kuznetsov
Nugent-Hopkins
6 total
Situation Matchup
Situation
Kuznetsov
Nugent-Hopkins
Edge
Even Strength
42.8% (962)
45.0% (1,011)
-2.2%
Power Play
57.7% (71)
46.7% (135)
+11.0%
Penalty Kill
75.0% (4)
31.1% (122)
+43.9%
On penalty kill, Kuznetsov has a +43.9% edge.
Handedness & Splits
Handedness
Nugent-Hopkins shoots left. Kuznetsov is 45.0% vs left-shot opponents (731).
Kuznetsov shoots left. Nugent-Hopkins is 45.4% vs left-shot opponents (779).
Home / Away
Kuznetsov
Nugent-Hopkins
Home
42.6% (493)
43.8% (625)
Away
45.2% (544)
43.9% (643)
By Period
Kuznetsov
Nugent-Hopkins
P1
44.0%
47.8%
P2
47.2%
39.5%
P3
40.8%
44.2%
OT
38.9%
61.5%
Final 5 min
41.6%
45.5%
Recent Form
Player
Last 50
Last 200
Career
Kuznetsov
46.0%▲
44.0%
44.0%
Nugent-Hopkins
58.0%▲
50.0%
43.8%
Recent Faceoffs
| Date | Period | Time | Zone | Winner |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Feb 24, 2017 | 1 | 11:15 | Defensive | Evgeny Kuznetsov |
| Oct 26, 2016 | 3 | 19:04 | Neutral | Ryan Nugent-Hopkins |
| Oct 26, 2016 | 3 | 18:55 | Offensive | Ryan Nugent-Hopkins |
| Oct 26, 2016 | 3 | 04:46 | Offensive | Ryan Nugent-Hopkins |
| Oct 26, 2016 | 3 | 04:36 | Offensive | Ryan Nugent-Hopkins |
| Oct 26, 2016 | 3 | 00:00 | Neutral | Ryan Nugent-Hopkins |
| Oct 26, 2016 | 2 | 17:08 | Neutral | Evgeny Kuznetsov |
| Oct 26, 2016 | 2 | 11:38 | Neutral | Evgeny Kuznetsov |
| Oct 26, 2016 | 2 | 11:11 | Offensive | Ryan Nugent-Hopkins |
| Oct 26, 2016 | 2 | 01:22 | Defensive | Ryan Nugent-Hopkins |
| Oct 26, 2016 | 1 | 07:16 | Neutral | Evgeny Kuznetsov |
| Oct 26, 2016 | 1 | 00:00 | Neutral | Ryan Nugent-Hopkins |