Joe Veleno vs Samuel Helenius

All Seasons · Faceoff Head-to-Head
Scouting Report

These two are closely matched in overall FO% (47.1% vs 46.3%). Look for Helenius on neutral-zone draws (80% H2H, 5 meetings). Veleno wins 46.2% vs left-shot opponents — Helenius shoots left.

Prediction Breakdown
Model XGBoost ML Model
Overall FO% (Bayesian) Veleno 47.2% vs Helenius 46.9% (+0.8%)
H2H factor Not applied (8 meetings, need 10+)
Offensive zone Helenius 57.6%
Defensive zone Helenius 62.2%
Neutral zone Helenius 60.8%
Result Samuel Helenius favored at 60.1%
39.9%
60.1%
Veleno Helenius
Head-to-Head Record
1 - 7 (8 meetings)
1
7
Veleno Helenius
Last 8: Veleno 1-7 Helenius

Zone Breakdown

Offensive Zone
Edge: Helenius
0
2
Veleno Helenius
2 total
Defensive Zone
Edge: Helenius
0
1
Veleno Helenius
1 total
Neutral Zone
Edge: Helenius
1
4
Veleno Helenius
5 total

Situation Matchup

Situation
Veleno
Helenius
Edge
Even Strength
47.4% (2,311)
46.8% (477)
+0.6%
Power Play
51.0% (98)
0.0% (2)
+51.0%
Penalty Kill
36.4% (88)
20.0% (5)
+16.4%
On power play, Veleno has a +51.0% edge.

Handedness & Splits

Handedness
Helenius shoots left. Veleno is 46.2% vs left-shot opponents (1,618).
Veleno shoots left. Helenius is 45.7% vs left-shot opponents (341).
Home / Away
Veleno
Helenius
Home
45.3% (1,136)
45.1% (266)
Away
48.6% (1,361)
47.7% (218)
By Period
Veleno
Helenius
P1
48.0%
51.0%
P2
47.7%
39.9%
P3
45.9%
47.5%
Final 5 min
48.7%
44.0%

Recent Form

Player
Last 50
Last 200
Career
Veleno
54.0%
52.5%
47.1%
Helenius
48.0%
47.0%
46.3%

Recent Faceoffs

Date Period Time Zone Winner
Mar 20, 2025 2 08:37 Defensive Samuel Helenius
Jan 27, 2025 3 02:33 Neutral Samuel Helenius
Jan 27, 2025 2 15:42 Neutral Samuel Helenius
Jan 27, 2025 1 17:40 Neutral Samuel Helenius
Nov 16, 2024 3 19:33 Offensive Samuel Helenius
Nov 16, 2024 3 19:11 Neutral Joe Veleno
Nov 16, 2024 3 13:13 Neutral Samuel Helenius
Nov 16, 2024 3 01:58 Offensive Samuel Helenius