Joe Veleno vs Samuel Helenius

2024-25 · Faceoff Head-to-Head
Scouting Report

These two are closely matched in overall FO% (46.9% vs 46.4%). Look for Helenius on neutral-zone draws (80% H2H, 5 meetings). Veleno wins 43.1% vs left-shot opponents — Helenius shoots left.

Prediction Breakdown
Model XGBoost ML Model
Overall FO% (Bayesian) Veleno 47.4% vs Helenius 47.4% (+0.5%)
H2H factor Not applied (8 meetings, need 10+)
Offensive zone Helenius 59.0%
Defensive zone Veleno 57.3%
Neutral zone Helenius 53.9%
Result Samuel Helenius favored at 53.8%
46.2%
53.8%
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
47.1% (420)
46.7% (276)
+0.4%
Power Play
100.0% (1)
0.0% (1)
+100.0%
Penalty Kill
25.0% (8)
0.0% (1)
+25.0%
On power play, Veleno has a +100.0% edge.

Handedness & Splits

Handedness
Helenius shoots left. Veleno is 43.1% vs left-shot opponents (288).
Veleno shoots left. Helenius is 46.4% vs left-shot opponents (192).
Home / Away
Veleno
Helenius
Home
47.8% (201)
43.5% (168)
Away
46.1% (228)
50.9% (110)
By Period
Veleno
Helenius
P1
48.8%
50.0%
P2
47.9%
41.5%
P3
44.2%
47.5%
Final 5 min
47.6%
47.9%

Recent Form

Player
Last 50
Last 200
Career
Veleno
54.0%
52.5%
46.9%
Helenius
48.0%
47.0%
46.4%

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