Scouting Report
Ryan Kesler holds a +10.9% FO% edge overall. Look for Kesler on defensive-zone draws (90% H2H, 10 meetings). Eichel wins 47.0% vs right-shot opponents — Kesler shoots right.
Prediction Breakdown
Model
XGBoost ML Model
Overall FO% (Bayesian)
Eichel 45.1% vs Kesler 55.9% (-10.9%)
H2H factor
Kesler leads 26-21 in 47 meetings
Offensive zone
Eichel 64.2%
Defensive zone
Eichel 53.8%
Neutral zone
Eichel 65.3%
Result
Jack Eichel favored at 62.5%
62.5%
37.5%
Eichel
Kesler
Head-to-Head Record
21
-
26
(47 meetings)
21
26
Eichel
Kesler
Last 10: Eichel 4-6 Kesler
Zone Breakdown
Offensive Zone
Edge: Eichel
11
6
Eichel
Kesler
17 total
Defensive Zone
Edge: Kesler
1
9
Eichel
Kesler
10 total
Neutral Zone
Edge: Kesler
9
11
Eichel
Kesler
20 total
Situation Matchup
Situation
Eichel
Kesler
Edge
Even Strength
44.7% (8,462)
56.4% (8,095)
-11.7%
Power Play
52.8% (925)
60.7% (1,437)
-7.9%
Penalty Kill
38.3% (540)
50.5% (1,908)
-12.2%
On penalty kill, Kesler has a +12.2% edge.
Handedness & Splits
Handedness
Kesler shoots right. Eichel is 47.0% vs right-shot opponents (2,909).
Eichel shoots right. Kesler is 55.6% vs right-shot opponents (3,497).
Home / Away
Eichel
Kesler
Home
45.7% (4,899)
57.2% (5,732)
Away
44.5% (5,028)
54.7% (5,751)
By Period
Eichel
Kesler
P1
45.4%
56.5%
P2
45.8%
55.9%
P3
44.2%
56.1%
OT
44.2%
46.0%
Final 5 min
45.9%
56.9%
Recent Form
Player
Last 50
Last 200
Career
Eichel
54.0%▲
50.5%
45.1%
Kesler
50.0%▼
54.5%
56.0%
Recent Faceoffs
| Date | Period | Time | Zone | Winner |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dec 22, 2018 | 3 | 10:07 | Defensive | Ryan Kesler |
| Dec 22, 2018 | 2 | 14:14 | Defensive | Ryan Kesler |
| Dec 22, 2018 | 2 | 00:00 | Neutral | Jack Eichel |
| Dec 22, 2018 | 1 | 12:14 | Offensive | Ryan Kesler |
| Oct 21, 2018 | 3 | 10:39 | Defensive | Ryan Kesler |
| Oct 21, 2018 | 3 | 02:12 | Defensive | Ryan Kesler |
| Oct 21, 2018 | 2 | 17:03 | Offensive | Jack Eichel |
| Oct 21, 2018 | 2 | 14:08 | Offensive | Jack Eichel |
| Oct 21, 2018 | 1 | 18:17 | Offensive | Jack Eichel |
| Oct 21, 2018 | 1 | 17:39 | Defensive | Ryan Kesler |
| Oct 21, 2018 | 1 | 17:29 | Offensive | Jack Eichel |
| Oct 21, 2018 | 1 | 16:42 | Neutral | Ryan Kesler |
| Oct 21, 2018 | 1 | 06:52 | Defensive | Ryan Kesler |
| Oct 21, 2018 | 1 | 00:43 | Neutral | Ryan Kesler |
| Feb 6, 2018 | 3 | 11:56 | Neutral | Jack Eichel |
| Feb 6, 2018 | 3 | 11:30 | Neutral | Jack Eichel |
| Feb 6, 2018 | 3 | 02:20 | Offensive | Jack Eichel |
| Feb 6, 2018 | 2 | 00:21 | Neutral | Jack Eichel |
| Feb 6, 2018 | 1 | 10:40 | Offensive | Jack Eichel |
| Feb 6, 2018 | 1 | 00:13 | Neutral | Jack Eichel |