Ivan Barbashev vs Jesperi Kotkaniemi
2024-25 · Faceoff Head-to-Head
Scouting Report
Jesperi Kotkaniemi holds a +15.4% FO% edge overall. Barbashev wins 45.5% vs left-shot opponents — Kotkaniemi shoots left.
Prediction Breakdown
Model
XGBoost ML Model
Overall FO% (Bayesian)
Barbashev 46.6% vs Kotkaniemi 51.5% (-15.4%)
Offensive zone
Barbashev 51.8%
Defensive zone
Kotkaniemi 70.1%
Neutral zone
Barbashev 52.9%
Result
Jesperi Kotkaniemi favored at 55.1%
44.9%
55.1%
Barbashev
Kotkaniemi
No head-to-head faceoffs recorded
Situation Matchup
Situation
Barbashev
Kotkaniemi
Edge
Even Strength
39.3% (28)
52.8% (670)
-13.5%
Power Play
20.0% (5)
37.5% (32)
-17.5%
On power play, Kotkaniemi has a +17.5% edge.
Handedness & Splits
Handedness
Kotkaniemi shoots left. Barbashev is 45.5% vs left-shot opponents (22).
Barbashev shoots left. Kotkaniemi is 50.3% vs left-shot opponents (459).
Home / Away
Barbashev
Kotkaniemi
Home
35.3% (17)
52.5% (366)
Away
37.5% (16)
51.0% (343)
By Period
Barbashev
Kotkaniemi
P1
14.3%
53.8%
P2
61.5%
49.2%
P3
33.3%
52.6%
Final 5 min
0.0%
51.3%
Recent Form
Player
Last 50
Last 200
Career
Barbashev
22.0%▼
35.0%
36.4%
Kotkaniemi
52.0%▲
49.0%
51.8%