Jesperi Kotkaniemi vs Robert Thomas

2021-22 · Faceoff Head-to-Head
Scouting Report

Jesperi Kotkaniemi holds a +1.3% FO% edge overall. Kotkaniemi wins 45.0% vs right-shot opponents — Thomas shoots right.

Prediction Breakdown
Model XGBoost ML Model
Overall FO% (Bayesian) Kotkaniemi 50.9% vs Thomas 49.9% (+1.3%)
Offensive zone Kotkaniemi 50.9%
Defensive zone Thomas 53.8%
Neutral zone Thomas 51.6%
Result Robert Thomas favored at 51.5%
48.5%
51.5%
Kotkaniemi Thomas
No head-to-head faceoffs recorded

Situation Matchup

Situation
Kotkaniemi
Thomas
Edge
Even Strength
49.8% (309)
49.0% (910)
+0.8%
Power Play
64.5% (31)
53.5% (142)
+11.0%
Penalty Kill
50.0% (4)
53.3% (75)
-3.3%
On power play, Kotkaniemi has a +11.0% edge.

Handedness & Splits

Handedness
Thomas shoots right. Kotkaniemi is 45.0% vs right-shot opponents (131).
Kotkaniemi shoots left. Thomas is 48.2% vs left-shot opponents (764).
Home / Away
Kotkaniemi
Thomas
Home
51.7% (203)
47.3% (514)
Away
50.4% (141)
52.0% (613)
By Period
Kotkaniemi
Thomas
P1
49.5%
50.4%
P2
50.4%
47.5%
P3
53.8%
51.4%
Final 5 min
55.1%
50.8%

Recent Form

Player
Last 50
Last 200
Career
Kotkaniemi
52.0%
49.0%
51.2%
Thomas
42.0%
47.0%
49.9%