Jesperi Kotkaniemi vs Robert Thomas

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

Robert Thomas holds a +4.0% FO% edge overall.

Prediction Breakdown
Model XGBoost ML Model
Overall FO% (Bayesian) Kotkaniemi 48.6% vs Thomas 51.7% (-4.0%)
Offensive zone Kotkaniemi 66.1%
Defensive zone Thomas 57.0%
Neutral zone Thomas 57.5%
Result Jesperi Kotkaniemi favored at 50.5%
50.5%
49.5%
Kotkaniemi Thomas
No head-to-head faceoffs recorded

Situation Matchup

Situation
Kotkaniemi
Thomas
Edge
Even Strength
47.3% (207)
50.1% (615)
-2.8%
Power Play
100.0% (3)
62.2% (98)
+37.8%
Penalty Kill
33.3% (3)
52.6% (114)
-19.3%
On power play, Kotkaniemi has a +37.8% edge.

Handedness & Splits

Handedness
Thomas shoots right. Kotkaniemi is 50.5% vs right-shot opponents (97).
Kotkaniemi shoots left. Thomas is 51.7% vs left-shot opponents (573).
Home / Away
Kotkaniemi
Thomas
Home
46.5% (129)
51.9% (374)
Away
50.0% (84)
51.9% (453)
By Period
Kotkaniemi
Thomas
P1
51.3%
49.2%
P2
46.1%
55.3%
P3
45.9%
50.6%
Final 5 min
48.2%
51.2%

Recent Form

Player
Last 50
Last 200
Career
Kotkaniemi
52.0%
49.0%
47.9%
Thomas
42.0%
47.0%
51.9%