Joe Veleno vs Samuel Helenius

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

Joe Veleno holds a +5.4% FO% edge overall.

Prediction Breakdown
Model XGBoost ML Model
Overall FO% (Bayesian) Veleno 51.1% vs Helenius 47.4% (+5.4%)
Offensive zone Veleno 52.0%
Defensive zone Veleno 50.4%
Neutral zone Helenius 54.3%
Result Samuel Helenius favored at 50.6%
49.4%
50.6%
Veleno Helenius
No head-to-head faceoffs recorded

Situation Matchup

Situation
Veleno
Helenius
Edge
Even Strength
52.9% (272)
46.8% (201)
+6.1%
Penalty Kill
37.9% (29)
25.0% (4)
+12.9%
On penalty kill, Veleno has a +12.9% edge.

Handedness & Splits

Handedness
Helenius shoots left. Veleno is 52.7% vs left-shot opponents (182).
Veleno shoots left. Helenius is 45.0% vs left-shot opponents (149).
Home / Away
Veleno
Helenius
Home
49.6% (123)
48.0% (98)
Away
52.8% (178)
44.4% (108)
By Period
Veleno
Helenius
P1
54.8%
51.9%
P2
49.2%
37.9%
P3
52.6%
47.6%
Final 5 min
60.3%
36.8%

Recent Form

Player
Last 50
Last 200
Career
Veleno
54.0%
52.5%
51.5%
Helenius
48.0%
47.0%
46.1%