Evgeny Kuznetsov vs Sam Gagner

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

Evgeny Kuznetsov holds a +17.1% FO% edge overall. Kuznetsov wins 45.0% vs right-shot opponents — Gagner shoots right.

Prediction Breakdown
Model XGBoost ML Model
Overall FO% (Bayesian) Kuznetsov 47.7% vs Gagner 43.8% (+17.1%)
Offensive zone Gagner 53.4%
Defensive zone Kuznetsov 64.6%
Neutral zone Kuznetsov 53.3%
Result Evgeny Kuznetsov favored at 54.8%
54.8%
45.2%
Kuznetsov Gagner
No head-to-head faceoffs recorded

Situation Matchup

Situation
Kuznetsov
Gagner
Edge
Even Strength
47.7% (927)
31.0% (29)
+16.7%
Power Play
53.5% (71)
29.4% (17)
+24.1%
On power play, Kuznetsov has a +24.1% edge.

Handedness & Splits

Handedness
Gagner shoots right. Kuznetsov is 45.0% vs right-shot opponents (340).
Kuznetsov shoots left. Gagner is 27.8% vs left-shot opponents (36).
Home / Away
Kuznetsov
Gagner
Home
45.9% (534)
36.8% (19)
Away
49.2% (535)
25.9% (27)
By Period
Kuznetsov
Gagner
P1
44.8%
27.8%
P2
52.1%
15.4%
P3
44.5%
46.7%
Final 5 min
45.2%
50.0%

Recent Form

Player
Last 50
Last 200
Career
Kuznetsov
46.0%
44.0%
47.5%
Gagner
48.0%
41.5%
30.4%