Scouting Report
These two are closely matched in overall FO% (45.5% vs 45.5%). Eichel wins 43.8% vs left-shot opponents — Bennett shoots left.
Prediction Breakdown
Model
XGBoost ML Model
Overall FO% (Bayesian)
Eichel 45.9% vs Bennett 45.9% (+0.0%)
H2H factor
Not applied (4 meetings, need 10+)
Offensive zone
Bennett 58.6%
Defensive zone
Eichel 62.1%
Neutral zone
Eichel 55.7%
Result
Jack Eichel favored at 53.7%
53.7%
46.3%
Eichel
Bennett
Head-to-Head Record
1
-
3
(4 meetings)
1
3
Eichel
Bennett
Zone Breakdown
Offensive Zone
Edge: Bennett
0
1
Eichel
Bennett
1 total
Defensive Zone
Edge: Bennett
0
1
Eichel
Bennett
1 total
Neutral Zone
Even
1
1
Eichel
Bennett
2 total
Situation Matchup
Situation
Eichel
Bennett
Edge
Even Strength
46.4% (730)
44.7% (772)
+1.7%
Power Play
40.3% (62)
56.9% (58)
-16.6%
Penalty Kill
42.2% (116)
42.9% (28)
-0.7%
On power play, Bennett has a +16.6% edge.
Handedness & Splits
Handedness
Bennett shoots left. Eichel is 43.8% vs left-shot opponents (722).
Eichel shoots right. Bennett is 47.6% vs right-shot opponents (309).
Home / Away
Eichel
Bennett
Home
44.0% (457)
48.5% (447)
Away
47.0% (451)
42.1% (411)
By Period
Eichel
Bennett
P1
45.1%
47.1%
P2
46.5%
45.8%
P3
45.3%
42.9%
OT
28.6%
60.0%
Final 5 min
41.9%
42.9%
Recent Form
Player
Last 50
Last 200
Career
Eichel
48.0%▲
46.5%
45.5%
Bennett
50.0%▲
43.0%
45.5%
Recent Faceoffs
| Date | Period | Time | Zone | Winner |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 4, 2024 | 2 | 07:31 | Offensive | Sam Bennett |
| Dec 23, 2023 | 3 | 16:03 | Defensive | Sam Bennett |
| Dec 23, 2023 | 3 | 13:37 | Neutral | Jack Eichel |
| Dec 23, 2023 | 3 | 08:09 | Neutral | Sam Bennett |