Jesperi Kotkaniemi vs Robert Thomas
2023-24 · Faceoff Head-to-Head
Scouting Report
Robert Thomas holds a +1.6% FO% edge overall.
Prediction Breakdown
Model
XGBoost ML Model
Overall FO% (Bayesian)
Kotkaniemi 51.3% vs Thomas 52.9% (-1.6%)
H2H factor
Not applied (2 meetings, need 10+)
Offensive zone
Kotkaniemi 55.6%
Defensive zone
Thomas 56.5%
Neutral zone
Kotkaniemi 50.5%
Result
Jesperi Kotkaniemi favored at 53.0%
53.0%
47.0%
Kotkaniemi
Thomas
Head-to-Head Record
1
-
1
(2 meetings)
1
1
Kotkaniemi
Thomas
Zone Breakdown
Offensive Zone
Edge: Kotkaniemi
1
0
Kotkaniemi
Thomas
1 total
Neutral Zone
Edge: Thomas
0
1
Kotkaniemi
Thomas
1 total
Situation Matchup
Situation
Kotkaniemi
Thomas
Edge
Even Strength
51.7% (586)
53.2% (1,166)
-1.5%
Power Play
48.1% (52)
56.9% (262)
-8.8%
Penalty Kill
62.5% (8)
48.4% (221)
+14.1%
On penalty kill, Kotkaniemi has a +14.1% edge.
Handedness & Splits
Handedness
Thomas shoots right. Kotkaniemi is 51.4% vs right-shot opponents (183).
Kotkaniemi shoots left. Thomas is 51.3% vs left-shot opponents (1,162).
Home / Away
Kotkaniemi
Thomas
Home
49.5% (313)
51.6% (830)
Away
53.5% (333)
54.7% (819)
By Period
Kotkaniemi
Thomas
P1
54.5%
52.7%
P2
51.1%
55.6%
P3
49.0%
50.6%
Final 5 min
50.0%
56.6%
Recent Form
Player
Last 50
Last 200
Career
Kotkaniemi
52.0%▲
49.0%
51.5%
Thomas
42.0%▼
47.0%
53.1%
Recent Faceoffs
| Date | Period | Time | Zone | Winner |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 12, 2024 | 1 | 09:12 | Offensive | Jesperi Kotkaniemi |
| Apr 12, 2024 | 1 | 02:53 | Neutral | Robert Thomas |