Joe Veleno vs Nick Suzuki

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

Joe Veleno holds a +1.2% FO% edge overall.

Prediction Breakdown
Model XGBoost ML Model
Overall FO% (Bayesian) Veleno 51.1% vs Suzuki 50.3% (+1.2%)
Offensive zone Suzuki 69.1%
Defensive zone Veleno 67.0%
Neutral zone Suzuki 53.6%
Result Nick Suzuki favored at 51.9%
48.1%
51.9%
Veleno Suzuki
No head-to-head faceoffs recorded

Situation Matchup

Situation
Veleno
Suzuki
Edge
Even Strength
52.9% (272)
51.3% (904)
+1.6%
Penalty Kill
37.9% (29)
36.8% (57)
+1.1%

Handedness & Splits

Handedness
Suzuki shoots right. Veleno is 49.6% vs right-shot opponents (119).
Veleno shoots left. Suzuki is 49.4% vs left-shot opponents (921).
Home / Away
Veleno
Suzuki
Home
49.6% (123)
50.6% (603)
Away
52.8% (178)
50.1% (623)
By Period
Veleno
Suzuki
P1
54.8%
52.3%
P2
49.2%
47.5%
P3
52.6%
51.1%
OT
25.0%
48.6%
Final 5 min
60.3%
48.5%

Recent Form

Player
Last 50
Last 200
Career
Veleno
54.0%
52.5%
51.5%
Suzuki
62.0%
55.5%
50.3%