Scouting Report
These two are closely matched in overall FO% (47.9% vs 48.7%). Look for Ek on defensive-zone draws (78% H2H, 9 meetings).
Prediction Breakdown
Model
XGBoost ML Model
Overall FO% (Bayesian)
Eichel 48.1% vs Ek 48.8% (-0.8%)
H2H factor
Ek leads 11-5 in 16 meetings
Offensive zone
Eichel 56.1%
Defensive zone
Ek 55.2%
Neutral zone
Eichel 51.4%
Result
Joel Eriksson Ek favored at 51.2%
48.8%
51.2%
Eichel
Ek
Head-to-Head Record
5
-
11
(16 meetings)
5
11
Eichel
Ek
Last 10: Eichel 3-7 Ek
Zone Breakdown
Offensive Zone
Edge: Ek
1
3
Eichel
Ek
4 total
Defensive Zone
Edge: Ek
2
7
Eichel
Ek
9 total
Neutral Zone
Edge: Eichel
2
1
Eichel
Ek
3 total
Situation Matchup
Situation
Eichel
Ek
Edge
Even Strength
47.7% (858)
47.2% (815)
+0.5%
Power Play
55.6% (63)
53.8% (266)
+1.8%
Penalty Kill
44.8% (87)
47.8% (180)
-3.0%
On penalty kill, Ek has a +3.0% edge.
Handedness & Splits
Handedness
Ek shoots left. Eichel is 47.1% vs left-shot opponents (700).
Eichel shoots right. Ek is 54.6% vs right-shot opponents (401).
Home / Away
Eichel
Ek
Home
47.7% (509)
49.9% (693)
Away
48.1% (499)
47.2% (568)
By Period
Eichel
Ek
P1
49.5%
46.2%
P2
48.5%
52.6%
P3
46.8%
46.5%
OT
37.0%
54.9%
Final 5 min
52.8%
44.2%
Recent Form
Player
Last 50
Last 200
Career
Eichel
54.0%▲
50.5%
47.9%
Ek
52.0%▲
46.0%
48.7%
Recent Faceoffs
| Date | Period | Time | Zone | Winner |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 6, 2026 | 3 | 18:39 | Offensive | Joel Eriksson Ek |
| Mar 6, 2026 | 3 | 07:21 | Offensive | Jack Eichel |
| Mar 6, 2026 | 3 | 04:22 | Defensive | Jack Eichel |
| Mar 6, 2026 | 3 | 00:29 | Defensive | Joel Eriksson Ek |
| Mar 6, 2026 | 2 | 19:03 | Defensive | Joel Eriksson Ek |
| Mar 6, 2026 | 1 | 14:31 | Neutral | Jack Eichel |
| Mar 6, 2026 | 1 | 14:12 | Offensive | Joel Eriksson Ek |
| Nov 16, 2025 | OT | 04:31 | Offensive | Joel Eriksson Ek |
| Nov 16, 2025 | 3 | 14:57 | Defensive | Joel Eriksson Ek |
| Nov 16, 2025 | 3 | 12:05 | Neutral | Joel Eriksson Ek |
| Nov 16, 2025 | 2 | 19:27 | Defensive | Joel Eriksson Ek |
| Nov 16, 2025 | 2 | 18:35 | Neutral | Jack Eichel |
| Nov 16, 2025 | 2 | 18:20 | Defensive | Joel Eriksson Ek |
| Nov 16, 2025 | 2 | 12:49 | Defensive | Joel Eriksson Ek |
| Nov 16, 2025 | 1 | 19:46 | Defensive | Jack Eichel |
| Nov 16, 2025 | 1 | 01:03 | Defensive | Joel Eriksson Ek |