Jamie Benn vs Sidney Crosby

2025-26 · Faceoff Head-to-Head
Scouting Report

Sidney Crosby holds a +8.4% FO% edge overall. Benn wins 56.8% vs left-shot opponents — Crosby shoots left.

Prediction Breakdown
Model XGBoost ML Model
Overall FO% (Bayesian) Benn 48.9% vs Crosby 55.5% (-8.4%)
Offensive zone Crosby 60.5%
Defensive zone Benn 50.2%
Neutral zone Crosby 56.3%
Result Sidney Crosby favored at 55.5%
44.5%
55.5%
Benn Crosby
No head-to-head faceoffs recorded

Situation Matchup

Situation
Benn
Crosby
Edge
Even Strength
44.3% (61)
53.7% (984)
-9.4%
Power Play
58.8% (17)
64.7% (241)
-5.9%
Penalty Kill
50.0% (2)
64.3% (14)
-14.3%
On penalty kill, Crosby has a +14.3% edge.

Handedness & Splits

Handedness
Crosby shoots left. Benn is 56.8% vs left-shot opponents (44).
Benn shoots left. Crosby is 55.1% vs left-shot opponents (879).
Home / Away
Benn
Crosby
Home
47.4% (38)
56.9% (649)
Away
47.6% (42)
54.9% (590)
By Period
Benn
Crosby
P1
32.0%
55.8%
P2
67.9%
53.2%
P3
40.7%
58.7%
Final 5 min
56.3%
55.7%

Recent Form

Player
Last 50
Last 200
Career
Benn
48.0%
52.5%
47.5%
Crosby
64.0%
54.5%
55.9%