James Hamblin vs Jesperi Kotkaniemi
2023-24 · Faceoff Head-to-Head
Scouting Report
These two are closely matched in overall FO% (50.6% vs 51.5%). Look for Hamblin on defensive-zone draws (100% H2H, 3 meetings).
Prediction Breakdown
Model
XGBoost ML Model
Overall FO% (Bayesian)
Hamblin 50.4% vs Kotkaniemi 51.3% (-0.9%)
H2H factor
Not applied (5 meetings, need 10+)
Offensive zone
Kotkaniemi 71.4%
Defensive zone
Hamblin 55.3%
Neutral zone
Kotkaniemi 55.1%
Result
Jesperi Kotkaniemi favored at 52.1%
47.9%
52.1%
Hamblin
Kotkaniemi
Head-to-Head Record
4
-
1
(5 meetings)
4
1
Hamblin
Kotkaniemi
Last 5: Hamblin 4-1 Kotkaniemi
Zone Breakdown
Offensive Zone
Edge: Kotkaniemi
0
1
Hamblin
Kotkaniemi
1 total
Defensive Zone
Edge: Hamblin
3
0
Hamblin
Kotkaniemi
3 total
Neutral Zone
Edge: Hamblin
1
0
Hamblin
Kotkaniemi
1 total
Situation Matchup
Situation
Hamblin
Kotkaniemi
Edge
Even Strength
50.6% (160)
51.7% (586)
-1.1%
Handedness & Splits
Handedness
Kotkaniemi shoots left. Hamblin is 51.8% vs left-shot opponents (112).
Hamblin shoots left. Kotkaniemi is 51.6% vs left-shot opponents (463).
Home / Away
Hamblin
Kotkaniemi
Home
51.4% (74)
49.5% (313)
Away
50.0% (86)
53.5% (333)
By Period
Hamblin
Kotkaniemi
P1
50.0%
54.5%
P2
41.5%
51.1%
P3
61.7%
49.0%
Final 5 min
48.9%
50.0%
Recent Form
Player
Last 50
Last 200
Career
Hamblin
54.0%▬
53.5%
50.6%
Kotkaniemi
52.0%▲
49.0%
51.5%
Recent Faceoffs
| Date | Period | Time | Zone | Winner |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dec 6, 2023 | 3 | 19:59 | Offensive | Jesperi Kotkaniemi |
| Dec 6, 2023 | 3 | 19:25 | Defensive | James Hamblin |
| Dec 6, 2023 | 3 | 15:28 | Defensive | James Hamblin |
| Dec 6, 2023 | 3 | 07:05 | Neutral | James Hamblin |
| Dec 6, 2023 | 1 | 06:35 | Defensive | James Hamblin |