Scouting Report
These two are closely matched in overall FO% (45.6% vs 46.2%). Eichel wins 43.5% vs left-shot opponents — Bennett shoots left.
Prediction Breakdown
Model
XGBoost ML Model
Overall FO% (Bayesian)
Eichel 45.9% vs Bennett 46.6% (-0.6%)
H2H factor
Not applied (3 meetings, need 10+)
Offensive zone
Bennett 54.8%
Defensive zone
Eichel 68.2%
Neutral zone
Bennett 57.1%
Result
Jack Eichel favored at 60.5%
60.5%
39.5%
Eichel
Bennett
Head-to-Head Record
1
-
2
(3 meetings)
1
2
Eichel
Bennett
Zone Breakdown
Offensive Zone
Edge: Bennett
0
1
Eichel
Bennett
1 total
Defensive Zone
Even
1
1
Eichel
Bennett
2 total
Situation Matchup
Situation
Eichel
Bennett
Edge
Even Strength
45.9% (1,044)
46.5% (909)
-0.6%
Power Play
55.9% (59)
43.1% (51)
+12.8%
Penalty Kill
39.7% (151)
38.5% (13)
+1.2%
On power play, Eichel has a +12.8% edge.
Handedness & Splits
Handedness
Bennett shoots left. Eichel is 43.5% vs left-shot opponents (913).
Eichel shoots right. Bennett is 45.9% vs right-shot opponents (316).
Home / Away
Eichel
Bennett
Home
46.5% (606)
45.4% (449)
Away
44.8% (648)
46.9% (524)
By Period
Eichel
Bennett
P1
47.2%
49.6%
P2
46.9%
43.7%
P3
42.7%
45.1%
OT
42.9%
57.1%
Final 5 min
41.4%
43.4%
Recent Form
Player
Last 50
Last 200
Career
Eichel
48.0%▲
46.5%
45.6%
Bennett
50.0%▲
43.0%
46.2%
Recent Faceoffs
| Date | Period | Time | Zone | Winner |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 26, 2025 | 3 | 00:45 | Offensive | Sam Bennett |
| Jan 26, 2025 | 2 | 15:59 | Defensive | Sam Bennett |
| Oct 19, 2024 | 1 | 07:33 | Defensive | Jack Eichel |