Evgeny Kuznetsov vs Ryan Nugent-Hopkins
2017-18 · Faceoff Head-to-Head
Scouting Report
Ryan Nugent-Hopkins holds a +4.6% FO% edge overall. Look for Nugent-Hopkins on offensive-zone draws (100% H2H, 4 meetings). Kuznetsov wins 43.2% vs left-shot opponents — Nugent-Hopkins shoots left.
Prediction Breakdown
Model
XGBoost ML Model
Overall FO% (Bayesian)
Kuznetsov 44.7% vs Nugent-Hopkins 48.9% (-4.6%)
H2H factor
Nugent-Hopkins leads 11-1 in 12 meetings
Offensive zone
Kuznetsov 86.7%
Defensive zone
Kuznetsov 79.3%
Neutral zone
Kuznetsov 78.2%
Result
Evgeny Kuznetsov favored at 81.5%
81.5%
18.5%
Kuznetsov
Nugent-Hopkins
Head-to-Head Record
1
-
11
(12 meetings)
1
11
Kuznetsov
Nugent-Hopkins
Last 10: Kuznetsov 1-9 Nugent-Hopkins
Zone Breakdown
Offensive Zone
Edge: Nugent-Hopkins
0
4
Kuznetsov
Nugent-Hopkins
4 total
Defensive Zone
Edge: Nugent-Hopkins
1
4
Kuznetsov
Nugent-Hopkins
5 total
Neutral Zone
Edge: Nugent-Hopkins
0
3
Kuznetsov
Nugent-Hopkins
3 total
Situation Matchup
Situation
Kuznetsov
Nugent-Hopkins
Edge
Even Strength
44.4% (980)
48.3% (633)
-3.9%
Power Play
38.7% (31)
64.6% (48)
-25.9%
Penalty Kill
42.9% (7)
43.0% (86)
-0.1%
On power play, Nugent-Hopkins has a +25.9% edge.
Handedness & Splits
Handedness
Nugent-Hopkins shoots left. Kuznetsov is 43.2% vs left-shot opponents (673).
Kuznetsov shoots left. Nugent-Hopkins is 47.5% vs left-shot opponents (503).
Home / Away
Kuznetsov
Nugent-Hopkins
Home
46.4% (491)
52.0% (419)
Away
42.1% (527)
44.8% (348)
By Period
Kuznetsov
Nugent-Hopkins
P1
44.8%
51.5%
P2
44.6%
45.9%
P3
44.0%
48.1%
OT
23.1%
75.0%
Final 5 min
46.3%
46.2%
Recent Form
Player
Last 50
Last 200
Career
Kuznetsov
46.0%▲
44.0%
44.2%
Nugent-Hopkins
58.0%▲
50.0%
48.8%
Recent Faceoffs
| Date | Period | Time | Zone | Winner |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nov 12, 2017 | 2 | 16:47 | Offensive | Ryan Nugent-Hopkins |
| Nov 12, 2017 | 1 | 17:54 | Offensive | Ryan Nugent-Hopkins |
| Oct 28, 2017 | 3 | 02:58 | Defensive | Ryan Nugent-Hopkins |
| Oct 28, 2017 | 3 | 00:00 | Neutral | Ryan Nugent-Hopkins |
| Oct 28, 2017 | 2 | 11:31 | Offensive | Ryan Nugent-Hopkins |
| Oct 28, 2017 | 2 | 00:10 | Neutral | Ryan Nugent-Hopkins |
| Oct 28, 2017 | 2 | 00:00 | Neutral | Ryan Nugent-Hopkins |
| Oct 28, 2017 | 1 | 13:11 | Defensive | Evgeny Kuznetsov |
| Oct 28, 2017 | 1 | 11:38 | Defensive | Ryan Nugent-Hopkins |
| Oct 28, 2017 | 1 | 11:31 | Defensive | Ryan Nugent-Hopkins |
| Oct 28, 2017 | 1 | 08:03 | Offensive | Ryan Nugent-Hopkins |
| Oct 28, 2017 | 1 | 01:07 | Defensive | Ryan Nugent-Hopkins |