Jack Eichel vs Jesperi Kotkaniemi
2025-26 · Faceoff Head-to-Head
Scouting Report
These two are closely matched in overall FO% (47.9% vs 47.9%).
Prediction Breakdown
Model
XGBoost ML Model
Overall FO% (Bayesian)
Eichel 48.1% vs Kotkaniemi 48.6% (+0.0%)
H2H factor
Not applied (1 meetings, need 10+)
Offensive zone
Kotkaniemi 59.4%
Defensive zone
Eichel 57.6%
Neutral zone
Eichel 55.6%
Result
Jesperi Kotkaniemi favored at 59.4%
40.6%
59.4%
Eichel
Kotkaniemi
Head-to-Head Record
1
-
0
(1 meetings)
1
0
Eichel
Kotkaniemi
Zone Breakdown
Offensive Zone
Edge: Eichel
1
0
Eichel
Kotkaniemi
1 total
Situation Matchup
Situation
Eichel
Kotkaniemi
Edge
Even Strength
47.7% (858)
47.3% (207)
+0.4%
Power Play
55.6% (63)
100.0% (3)
-44.4%
Penalty Kill
44.8% (87)
33.3% (3)
+11.5%
On power play, Kotkaniemi has a +44.4% edge.
Handedness & Splits
Handedness
Kotkaniemi shoots left. Eichel is 47.1% vs left-shot opponents (700).
Eichel shoots right. Kotkaniemi is 50.5% vs right-shot opponents (97).
Home / Away
Eichel
Kotkaniemi
Home
47.7% (509)
46.5% (129)
Away
48.1% (499)
50.0% (84)
By Period
Eichel
Kotkaniemi
P1
49.5%
51.3%
P2
48.5%
46.1%
P3
46.8%
45.9%
Final 5 min
52.8%
48.2%
Recent Form
Player
Last 50
Last 200
Career
Eichel
54.0%▲
50.5%
47.9%
Kotkaniemi
52.0%▲
49.0%
47.9%
Recent Faceoffs
| Date | Period | Time | Zone | Winner |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 28, 2025 | 2 | 15:03 | Offensive | Jack Eichel |