Evgeny Kuznetsov vs Sidney Crosby
2021-22 · Faceoff Head-to-Head
Scouting Report
Sidney Crosby holds a +8.9% FO% edge overall. Look for Crosby on offensive-zone draws (63% H2H, 8 meetings). Kuznetsov wins 44.1% vs left-shot opponents — Crosby shoots left.
Prediction Breakdown
Model
XGBoost ML Model
Overall FO% (Bayesian)
Kuznetsov 44.0% vs Crosby 52.3% (-8.9%)
H2H factor
Crosby leads 12-10 in 22 meetings
Offensive zone
Kuznetsov 61.6%
Defensive zone
Kuznetsov 64.5%
Neutral zone
Kuznetsov 62.3%
Result
Evgeny Kuznetsov favored at 62.9%
62.9%
37.1%
Kuznetsov
Crosby
Head-to-Head Record
10
-
12
(22 meetings)
10
12
Kuznetsov
Crosby
Last 10: Kuznetsov 4-6 Crosby
Zone Breakdown
Offensive Zone
Edge: Crosby
3
5
Kuznetsov
Crosby
8 total
Defensive Zone
Edge: Crosby
4
5
Kuznetsov
Crosby
9 total
Neutral Zone
Edge: Kuznetsov
3
2
Kuznetsov
Crosby
5 total
Situation Matchup
Situation
Kuznetsov
Crosby
Edge
Even Strength
43.3% (980)
50.8% (1,169)
-7.5%
Power Play
47.0% (115)
60.2% (261)
-13.2%
Penalty Kill
40.8% (71)
45.0% (20)
-4.2%
On power play, Crosby has a +13.2% edge.
Handedness & Splits
Handedness
Crosby shoots left. Kuznetsov is 44.1% vs left-shot opponents (790).
Kuznetsov shoots left. Crosby is 50.8% vs left-shot opponents (929).
Home / Away
Kuznetsov
Crosby
Home
43.9% (602)
53.2% (726)
Away
43.1% (564)
51.7% (724)
By Period
Kuznetsov
Crosby
P1
43.2%
51.3%
P2
41.5%
52.1%
P3
45.2%
54.1%
OT
55.6%
45.8%
Final 5 min
49.6%
52.3%
Recent Form
Player
Last 50
Last 200
Career
Kuznetsov
46.0%▲
44.0%
43.5%
Crosby
64.0%▲
54.5%
52.4%
Recent Faceoffs
| Date | Period | Time | Zone | Winner |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 9, 2022 | 3 | 17:21 | Offensive | Sidney Crosby |
| Apr 9, 2022 | 1 | 19:50 | Defensive | Sidney Crosby |
| Apr 9, 2022 | 1 | 19:34 | Neutral | Evgeny Kuznetsov |
| Apr 9, 2022 | 1 | 13:09 | Defensive | Evgeny Kuznetsov |
| Apr 9, 2022 | 1 | 00:23 | Defensive | Sidney Crosby |
| Feb 1, 2022 | 3 | 01:01 | Offensive | Evgeny Kuznetsov |
| Feb 1, 2022 | 3 | 00:54 | Defensive | Sidney Crosby |
| Feb 1, 2022 | 2 | 17:24 | Neutral | Sidney Crosby |
| Feb 1, 2022 | 2 | 10:44 | Defensive | Evgeny Kuznetsov |
| Feb 1, 2022 | 2 | 02:03 | Offensive | Sidney Crosby |
| Feb 1, 2022 | 2 | 00:23 | Offensive | Sidney Crosby |
| Feb 1, 2022 | 1 | 08:00 | Defensive | Sidney Crosby |
| Feb 1, 2022 | 1 | 03:48 | Defensive | Evgeny Kuznetsov |
| Dec 10, 2021 | 3 | 16:49 | Neutral | Evgeny Kuznetsov |
| Dec 10, 2021 | 3 | 10:46 | Defensive | Sidney Crosby |
| Dec 10, 2021 | 3 | 07:33 | Neutral | Evgeny Kuznetsov |
| Dec 10, 2021 | 3 | 03:52 | Offensive | Sidney Crosby |
| Dec 10, 2021 | 2 | 05:22 | Offensive | Sidney Crosby |
| Dec 10, 2021 | 1 | 17:22 | Offensive | Evgeny Kuznetsov |
| Dec 10, 2021 | 1 | 00:00 | Neutral | Sidney Crosby |