Evgeny Kuznetsov vs Scott Laughton
2022-23 · Faceoff Head-to-Head
Scouting Report
These two are closely matched in overall FO% (47.5% vs 47.3%). Look for Kuznetsov on offensive-zone draws (80% H2H, 5 meetings).
Prediction Breakdown
Model
XGBoost ML Model
Overall FO% (Bayesian)
Kuznetsov 47.7% vs Laughton 47.5% (+0.2%)
H2H factor
Not applied (9 meetings, need 10+)
Offensive zone
Kuznetsov 75.4%
Defensive zone
Laughton 67.7%
Neutral zone
Laughton 57.8%
Result
Evgeny Kuznetsov favored at 57.4%
57.4%
42.6%
Kuznetsov
Laughton
Head-to-Head Record
6
-
3
(9 meetings)
6
3
Kuznetsov
Laughton
Last 9: Kuznetsov 6-3 Laughton
Zone Breakdown
Offensive Zone
Edge: Kuznetsov
4
1
Kuznetsov
Laughton
5 total
Defensive Zone
Edge: Kuznetsov
2
1
Kuznetsov
Laughton
3 total
Neutral Zone
Edge: Laughton
0
1
Kuznetsov
Laughton
1 total
Situation Matchup
Situation
Kuznetsov
Laughton
Edge
Even Strength
47.7% (927)
47.4% (719)
+0.3%
Power Play
53.5% (71)
50.4% (129)
+3.1%
Penalty Kill
39.4% (71)
45.0% (229)
-5.6%
On penalty kill, Laughton has a +5.6% edge.
Handedness & Splits
Handedness
Laughton shoots left. Kuznetsov is 48.7% vs left-shot opponents (729).
Kuznetsov shoots left. Laughton is 46.7% vs left-shot opponents (694).
Home / Away
Kuznetsov
Laughton
Home
45.9% (534)
50.2% (520)
Away
49.2% (535)
44.5% (557)
By Period
Kuznetsov
Laughton
P1
44.8%
44.2%
P2
52.1%
49.1%
P3
44.5%
48.4%
OT
75.0%
36.8%
Final 5 min
45.2%
49.2%
Recent Form
Player
Last 50
Last 200
Career
Kuznetsov
46.0%▲
44.0%
47.5%
Laughton
56.0%▬
56.0%
47.3%
Recent Faceoffs
| Date | Period | Time | Zone | Winner |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 14, 2023 | 3 | 19:45 | Offensive | Evgeny Kuznetsov |
| Jan 14, 2023 | 1 | 18:05 | Defensive | Scott Laughton |
| Jan 14, 2023 | 1 | 17:48 | Offensive | Evgeny Kuznetsov |
| Jan 11, 2023 | 3 | 19:29 | Offensive | Evgeny Kuznetsov |
| Jan 11, 2023 | 3 | 19:19 | Offensive | Evgeny Kuznetsov |
| Jan 11, 2023 | 3 | 18:41 | Offensive | Scott Laughton |
| Jan 11, 2023 | 3 | 05:31 | Neutral | Scott Laughton |
| Jan 11, 2023 | 2 | 03:24 | Defensive | Evgeny Kuznetsov |
| Dec 7, 2022 | 3 | 00:47 | Defensive | Evgeny Kuznetsov |