Evgeny Kuznetsov vs Travis Zajac

2019-20 · Faceoff Head-to-Head
Scouting Report

Travis Zajac holds a +9.5% FO% edge overall. Look for Zajac on neutral-zone draws (100% H2H, 4 meetings). Kuznetsov wins 45.1% vs right-shot opponents — Zajac shoots right.

Prediction Breakdown
Model XGBoost ML Model
Overall FO% (Bayesian) Kuznetsov 44.1% vs Zajac 52.6% (-9.5%)
H2H factor Zajac leads 11-3 in 14 meetings
Offensive zone Kuznetsov 92.8%
Defensive zone Kuznetsov 87.9%
Neutral zone Kuznetsov 91.0%
Result Evgeny Kuznetsov favored at 89.8%
89.8%
10.2%
Kuznetsov Zajac
Head-to-Head Record
3 - 11 (14 meetings)
3
11
Kuznetsov Zajac
Last 10: Kuznetsov 2-8 Zajac

Zone Breakdown

Offensive Zone
Edge: Zajac
1
2
Kuznetsov Zajac
3 total
Defensive Zone
Edge: Zajac
2
5
Kuznetsov Zajac
7 total
Neutral Zone
Edge: Zajac
0
4
Kuznetsov Zajac
4 total

Situation Matchup

Situation
Kuznetsov
Zajac
Edge
Even Strength
43.5% (747)
53.9% (851)
-10.4%
Power Play
46.3% (41)
49.0% (49)
-2.7%
Penalty Kill
26.7% (15)
48.9% (190)
-22.2%
On penalty kill, Zajac has a +22.2% edge.

Handedness & Splits

Handedness
Zajac shoots right. Kuznetsov is 45.1% vs right-shot opponents (237).
Kuznetsov shoots left. Zajac is 53.7% vs left-shot opponents (750).
Home / Away
Kuznetsov
Zajac
Home
43.7% (414)
53.3% (533)
Away
42.9% (389)
52.4% (557)
By Period
Kuznetsov
Zajac
P1
43.7%
54.3%
P2
44.1%
51.8%
P3
42.1%
53.2%
OT
42.9%
14.3%
Final 5 min
45.7%
51.3%

Recent Form

Player
Last 50
Last 200
Career
Kuznetsov
46.0%
44.0%
43.3%
Zajac
62.0%
52.5%
52.8%

Recent Faceoffs

Date Period Time Zone Winner
Feb 22, 2020 3 07:54 Defensive Evgeny Kuznetsov
Feb 22, 2020 1 10:59 Offensive Travis Zajac
Feb 22, 2020 1 01:07 Neutral Travis Zajac
Jan 16, 2020 2 18:21 Defensive Travis Zajac
Jan 16, 2020 1 13:10 Defensive Travis Zajac
Jan 11, 2020 3 00:33 Defensive Travis Zajac
Jan 11, 2020 3 00:27 Defensive Travis Zajac
Jan 11, 2020 2 03:28 Neutral Travis Zajac
Dec 20, 2019 3 08:39 Defensive Evgeny Kuznetsov
Dec 20, 2019 3 08:25 Offensive Travis Zajac
Dec 20, 2019 3 05:02 Offensive Evgeny Kuznetsov
Dec 20, 2019 2 19:46 Neutral Travis Zajac
Dec 20, 2019 2 19:31 Neutral Travis Zajac
Dec 20, 2019 2 14:45 Defensive Travis Zajac