Ivan Barbashev vs Will Smith

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

Will Smith holds a +6.4% FO% edge overall.

Prediction Breakdown
Model XGBoost ML Model
Overall FO% (Bayesian) Barbashev 42.6% vs Smith 44.4% (-6.4%)
Offensive zone Barbashev 55.9%
Defensive zone Smith 52.7%
Neutral zone Smith 52.1%
Result Ivan Barbashev favored at 50.3%
50.3%
49.7%
Barbashev Smith
No head-to-head faceoffs recorded

Situation Matchup

Situation
Barbashev
Smith
Edge
Even Strength
16.1% (31)
32.3% (31)
-16.2%
Power Play
60.0% (5)
0.0% (4)
+60.0%
On power play, Barbashev has a +60.0% edge.

Handedness & Splits

Handedness
Smith shoots right. Barbashev is 22.2% vs right-shot opponents (9).
Barbashev shoots left. Smith is 32.1% vs left-shot opponents (28).
Home / Away
Barbashev
Smith
Home
22.2% (18)
26.7% (15)
Away
22.2% (18)
30.0% (20)
By Period
Barbashev
Smith
P1
38.9%
27.3%
P2
8.3%
33.3%
P3
0.0%
25.0%
Final 5 min
0.0%
27.3%

Recent Form

Player
Last 50
Last 200
Career
Barbashev
26.0%
36.5%
22.2%
Smith
40.0%
36.5%
28.6%