Evgeny Kuznetsov vs Stephen Gionta
2014-15 · Faceoff Head-to-Head
Scouting Report
Evgeny Kuznetsov holds a +4.2% FO% edge overall. Look for Gionta on neutral-zone draws (58% H2H, 12 meetings). Kuznetsov wins 42.9% vs right-shot opponents — Gionta shoots right.
Prediction Breakdown
Model
XGBoost ML Model
Overall FO% (Bayesian)
Kuznetsov 45.3% vs Gionta 42.3% (+4.2%)
H2H factor
Gionta leads 7-6 in 13 meetings
Offensive zone
Kuznetsov 74.9%
Defensive zone
Gionta 80.7%
Neutral zone
Gionta 55.4%
Result
Stephen Gionta favored at 53.1%
46.9%
53.1%
Kuznetsov
Gionta
Head-to-Head Record
6
-
7
(13 meetings)
6
7
Kuznetsov
Gionta
Last 10: Kuznetsov 4-6 Gionta
Zone Breakdown
Offensive Zone
Edge: Kuznetsov
1
0
Kuznetsov
Gionta
1 total
Neutral Zone
Edge: Gionta
5
7
Kuznetsov
Gionta
12 total
Situation Matchup
Situation
Kuznetsov
Gionta
Edge
Even Strength
43.9% (613)
40.3% (303)
+3.6%
Power Play
50.7% (67)
66.7% (6)
-16.0%
Penalty Kill
100.0% (1)
38.8% (85)
+61.2%
On penalty kill, Kuznetsov has a +61.2% edge.
Handedness & Splits
Handedness
Gionta shoots right. Kuznetsov is 42.9% vs right-shot opponents (266).
Kuznetsov shoots left. Gionta is 41.4% vs left-shot opponents (285).
Home / Away
Kuznetsov
Gionta
Home
43.3% (356)
42.8% (166)
Away
46.2% (325)
38.6% (228)
By Period
Kuznetsov
Gionta
P1
45.8%
41.7%
P2
47.3%
42.3%
P3
41.6%
37.8%
OT
14.3%
0.0%
Final 5 min
44.4%
38.7%
Recent Form
Player
Last 50
Last 200
Career
Kuznetsov
46.0%▲
44.0%
44.6%
Gionta
50.0%▲
48.0%
40.4%
Recent Faceoffs
| Date | Period | Time | Zone | Winner |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 26, 2015 | 2 | 14:41 | Neutral | Evgeny Kuznetsov |
| Dec 20, 2014 | 3 | 17:49 | Neutral | Evgeny Kuznetsov |
| Dec 20, 2014 | 1 | 18:12 | Neutral | Evgeny Kuznetsov |
| Dec 6, 2014 | 3 | 19:35 | Neutral | Stephen Gionta |
| Nov 14, 2014 | 3 | 16:32 | Neutral | Stephen Gionta |
| Nov 14, 2014 | 3 | 14:02 | Neutral | Stephen Gionta |
| Oct 16, 2014 | 3 | 19:19 | Neutral | Stephen Gionta |
| Oct 16, 2014 | 3 | 13:05 | Neutral | Stephen Gionta |
| Oct 16, 2014 | 3 | 08:55 | Neutral | Evgeny Kuznetsov |
| Oct 16, 2014 | 3 | 03:25 | Neutral | Stephen Gionta |
| Oct 16, 2014 | 2 | 07:54 | Offensive | Evgeny Kuznetsov |
| Oct 16, 2014 | 1 | 16:36 | Neutral | Evgeny Kuznetsov |
| Oct 16, 2014 | 1 | 08:11 | Neutral | Stephen Gionta |