Jack Eichel vs Jesperi Kotkaniemi
2023-24 · Faceoff Head-to-Head
Scouting Report
Jesperi Kotkaniemi holds a +6.0% FO% edge overall. Eichel wins 43.8% vs left-shot opponents — Kotkaniemi shoots left.
Prediction Breakdown
Model
XGBoost ML Model
Overall FO% (Bayesian)
Eichel 45.9% vs Kotkaniemi 51.3% (-6.0%)
H2H factor
Not applied (2 meetings, need 10+)
Offensive zone
Kotkaniemi 54.6%
Defensive zone
Eichel 62.7%
Neutral zone
Kotkaniemi 51.4%
Result
Jesperi Kotkaniemi favored at 53.0%
47.0%
53.0%
Eichel
Kotkaniemi
Head-to-Head Record
1
-
1
(2 meetings)
1
1
Eichel
Kotkaniemi
Zone Breakdown
Offensive Zone
Edge: Kotkaniemi
0
1
Eichel
Kotkaniemi
1 total
Neutral Zone
Edge: Eichel
1
0
Eichel
Kotkaniemi
1 total
Situation Matchup
Situation
Eichel
Kotkaniemi
Edge
Even Strength
46.4% (730)
51.7% (586)
-5.3%
Power Play
40.3% (62)
48.1% (52)
-7.8%
Penalty Kill
42.2% (116)
62.5% (8)
-20.3%
On penalty kill, Kotkaniemi has a +20.3% edge.
Handedness & Splits
Handedness
Kotkaniemi shoots left. Eichel is 43.8% vs left-shot opponents (722).
Eichel shoots right. Kotkaniemi is 51.4% vs right-shot opponents (183).
Home / Away
Eichel
Kotkaniemi
Home
44.0% (457)
49.5% (313)
Away
47.0% (451)
53.5% (333)
By Period
Eichel
Kotkaniemi
P1
45.1%
54.5%
P2
46.5%
51.1%
P3
45.3%
49.0%
Final 5 min
41.9%
50.0%
Recent Form
Player
Last 50
Last 200
Career
Eichel
54.0%▲
50.5%
45.5%
Kotkaniemi
52.0%▲
49.0%
51.5%
Recent Faceoffs
| Date | Period | Time | Zone | Winner |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dec 19, 2023 | 3 | 18:36 | Neutral | Jack Eichel |
| Dec 19, 2023 | 3 | 08:13 | Offensive | Jesperi Kotkaniemi |