Ivan Barbashev vs Pavel Buchnevich

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

Pavel Buchnevich holds a +15.6% FO% edge overall. Barbashev wins 22.9% vs left-shot opponents — Buchnevich shoots left.

Prediction Breakdown
Model XGBoost ML Model
Overall FO% (Bayesian) Barbashev 40.7% vs Buchnevich 42.1% (-15.6%)
Offensive zone Barbashev 56.2%
Defensive zone Buchnevich 59.6%
Neutral zone Buchnevich 52.8%
Result Pavel Buchnevich favored at 52.0%
48.0%
52.0%
Barbashev Buchnevich
No head-to-head faceoffs recorded

Situation Matchup

Situation
Barbashev
Buchnevich
Edge
Even Strength
18.6% (43)
37.7% (154)
-19.1%
Power Play
42.9% (7)
42.9% (14)
+0.0%
On even strength, Buchnevich has a +19.1% edge.

Handedness & Splits

Handedness
Buchnevich shoots left. Barbashev is 22.9% vs left-shot opponents (35).
Barbashev shoots left. Buchnevich is 34.6% vs left-shot opponents (107).
Home / Away
Barbashev
Buchnevich
Home
20.8% (24)
37.4% (91)
Away
23.1% (26)
37.9% (87)
By Period
Barbashev
Buchnevich
P1
33.3%
38.9%
P2
6.7%
31.5%
P3
21.4%
42.0%
Final 5 min
0.0%
33.3%

Recent Form

Player
Last 50
Last 200
Career
Barbashev
22.0%
35.0%
22.0%
Buchnevich
36.0%
38.5%
37.6%