Evgeny Kuznetsov vs Sean Couturier
2021-22 · Faceoff Head-to-Head
Scouting Report
Sean Couturier holds a +12.1% FO% edge overall. Look for Kuznetsov on offensive-zone draws (100% H2H, 3 meetings). Kuznetsov wins 44.1% vs left-shot opponents — Couturier shoots left.
Prediction Breakdown
Model
XGBoost ML Model
Overall FO% (Bayesian)
Kuznetsov 44.0% vs Couturier 54.5% (-12.1%)
H2H factor
Not applied (6 meetings, need 10+)
Offensive zone
Couturier 52.4%
Defensive zone
Couturier 91.1%
Neutral zone
Couturier 84.2%
Result
Sean Couturier favored at 70.6%
29.4%
70.6%
Kuznetsov
Couturier
Head-to-Head Record
4
-
2
(6 meetings)
4
2
Kuznetsov
Couturier
Last 6: Kuznetsov 4-2 Couturier
Zone Breakdown
Offensive Zone
Edge: Kuznetsov
3
0
Kuznetsov
Couturier
3 total
Defensive Zone
Even
1
1
Kuznetsov
Couturier
2 total
Neutral Zone
Edge: Couturier
0
1
Kuznetsov
Couturier
1 total
Situation Matchup
Situation
Kuznetsov
Couturier
Edge
Even Strength
43.3% (980)
57.4% (303)
-14.1%
Power Play
47.0% (115)
65.5% (55)
-18.5%
Penalty Kill
40.8% (71)
40.0% (70)
+0.8%
On power play, Couturier has a +18.5% edge.
Handedness & Splits
Handedness
Couturier shoots left. Kuznetsov is 44.1% vs left-shot opponents (790).
Kuznetsov shoots left. Couturier is 56.7% vs left-shot opponents (268).
Home / Away
Kuznetsov
Couturier
Home
43.9% (602)
54.3% (219)
Away
43.1% (564)
56.9% (209)
By Period
Kuznetsov
Couturier
P1
43.2%
53.2%
P2
41.5%
54.8%
P3
45.2%
57.9%
OT
55.6%
71.4%
Final 5 min
49.6%
57.6%
Recent Form
Player
Last 50
Last 200
Career
Kuznetsov
46.0%▲
44.0%
43.5%
Couturier
52.0%▬
51.0%
55.6%
Recent Faceoffs
| Date | Period | Time | Zone | Winner |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nov 6, 2021 | 3 | 13:48 | Offensive | Evgeny Kuznetsov |
| Nov 6, 2021 | 3 | 13:40 | Offensive | Evgeny Kuznetsov |
| Nov 6, 2021 | 3 | 11:22 | Neutral | Sean Couturier |
| Nov 6, 2021 | 3 | 06:11 | Defensive | Sean Couturier |
| Nov 6, 2021 | 2 | 05:28 | Offensive | Evgeny Kuznetsov |
| Nov 6, 2021 | 1 | 08:38 | Defensive | Evgeny Kuznetsov |