Ivan Barbashev vs Pavel Buchnevich

2025-26 · Faceoff Head-to-Head
Scouting Report

Pavel Buchnevich holds a +18.0% FO% edge overall. Barbashev wins 22.2% vs left-shot opponents — Buchnevich shoots left.

Prediction Breakdown
Model XGBoost ML Model
Overall FO% (Bayesian) Barbashev 42.6% vs Buchnevich 45.3% (-18.0%)
Offensive zone Barbashev 51.0%
Defensive zone Buchnevich 58.7%
Neutral zone Barbashev 51.9%
Result Pavel Buchnevich favored at 51.9%
48.1%
51.9%
Barbashev Buchnevich
No head-to-head faceoffs recorded

Situation Matchup

Situation
Barbashev
Buchnevich
Edge
Even Strength
16.1% (31)
41.0% (78)
-24.9%
Power Play
60.0% (5)
44.4% (9)
+15.6%
On even strength, Buchnevich has a +24.9% edge.

Handedness & Splits

Handedness
Buchnevich shoots left. Barbashev is 22.2% vs left-shot opponents (27).
Barbashev shoots left. Buchnevich is 35.6% vs left-shot opponents (45).
Home / Away
Barbashev
Buchnevich
Home
22.2% (18)
40.0% (60)
Away
22.2% (18)
40.6% (32)
By Period
Barbashev
Buchnevich
P1
38.9%
38.1%
P2
8.3%
30.8%
P3
0.0%
54.5%
Final 5 min
0.0%
36.4%

Recent Form

Player
Last 50
Last 200
Career
Barbashev
26.0%
36.5%
22.2%
Buchnevich
40.0%
41.0%
40.2%