Ivan Barbashev vs Joel Eriksson Ek
2025-26 · Faceoff Head-to-Head
Scouting Report
Joel Eriksson Ek holds a +26.7% FO% edge overall. Barbashev wins 22.9% vs left-shot opponents — Ek shoots left.
Prediction Breakdown
Model
XGBoost ML Model
Overall FO% (Bayesian)
Barbashev 40.7% vs Ek 48.8% (-26.7%)
H2H factor
Not applied (2 meetings, need 10+)
Offensive zone
Ek 63.4%
Defensive zone
Ek 92.0%
Neutral zone
Ek 83.6%
Result
Joel Eriksson Ek favored at 63.4%
36.6%
63.4%
Barbashev
Ek
Head-to-Head Record
2
-
0
(2 meetings)
2
0
Barbashev
Ek
Zone Breakdown
Offensive Zone
Edge: Barbashev
2
0
Barbashev
Ek
2 total
Situation Matchup
Situation
Barbashev
Ek
Edge
Even Strength
18.6% (43)
47.2% (815)
-28.6%
Power Play
42.9% (7)
53.8% (266)
-10.9%
On even strength, Ek has a +28.6% edge.
Handedness & Splits
Handedness
Ek shoots left. Barbashev is 22.9% vs left-shot opponents (35).
Barbashev shoots left. Ek is 45.9% vs left-shot opponents (860).
Home / Away
Barbashev
Ek
Home
20.8% (24)
49.9% (693)
Away
23.1% (26)
47.2% (568)
By Period
Barbashev
Ek
P1
33.3%
46.2%
P2
6.7%
52.6%
P3
21.4%
46.5%
Final 5 min
0.0%
44.2%
Recent Form
Player
Last 50
Last 200
Career
Barbashev
22.0%▼
35.0%
22.0%
Ek
52.0%▲
46.0%
48.7%
Recent Faceoffs
| Date | Period | Time | Zone | Winner |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 6, 2026 | 3 | 10:25 | Offensive | Ivan Barbashev |
| Dec 29, 2025 | 1 | 09:39 | Offensive | Ivan Barbashev |