Jack Eichel vs Jesperi Kotkaniemi

2021-22 · Faceoff Head-to-Head
Scouting Report

Jesperi Kotkaniemi holds a +2.7% FO% edge overall. Eichel wins 45.2% vs left-shot opponents — Kotkaniemi shoots left.

Prediction Breakdown
Model XGBoost ML Model
Overall FO% (Bayesian) Eichel 48.9% vs Kotkaniemi 50.9% (-2.7%)
Offensive zone Eichel 54.8%
Defensive zone Kotkaniemi 55.8%
Neutral zone Eichel 51.1%
Result Jack Eichel favored at 50.0%
50.0%
50.0%
Eichel Kotkaniemi
No head-to-head faceoffs recorded

Situation Matchup

Situation
Eichel
Kotkaniemi
Edge
Even Strength
46.4% (317)
49.8% (309)
-3.4%
Power Play
59.6% (57)
64.5% (31)
-4.9%
Penalty Kill
60.0% (5)
50.0% (4)
+10.0%
On penalty kill, Eichel has a +10.0% edge.

Handedness & Splits

Handedness
Kotkaniemi shoots left. Eichel is 45.2% vs left-shot opponents (283).
Eichel shoots right. Kotkaniemi is 45.0% vs right-shot opponents (131).
Home / Away
Eichel
Kotkaniemi
Home
46.2% (169)
51.7% (203)
Away
50.5% (210)
50.4% (141)
By Period
Eichel
Kotkaniemi
P1
39.8%
49.5%
P2
49.6%
50.4%
P3
56.2%
53.8%
Final 5 min
56.5%
55.1%

Recent Form

Player
Last 50
Last 200
Career
Eichel
54.0%
50.5%
48.5%
Kotkaniemi
52.0%
49.0%
51.2%