Scouting Report
Sean Couturier holds a +2.0% FO% edge overall.
Prediction Breakdown
Model
XGBoost ML Model
Overall FO% (Bayesian)
Veleno 51.1% vs Couturier 53.2% (-2.0%)
H2H factor
Not applied (2 meetings, need 10+)
Offensive zone
Veleno 66.2%
Defensive zone
Veleno 52.0%
Neutral zone
Veleno 61.1%
Result
Joe Veleno favored at 52.0%
52.0%
48.0%
Veleno
Couturier
Head-to-Head Record
0
-
2
(2 meetings)
0
2
Veleno
Couturier
Zone Breakdown
Defensive Zone
Edge: Couturier
0
2
Veleno
Couturier
2 total
Situation Matchup
Situation
Veleno
Couturier
Edge
Even Strength
52.9% (272)
53.4% (758)
-0.5%
Penalty Kill
37.9% (29)
50.7% (227)
-12.8%
On penalty kill, Couturier has a +12.8% edge.
Handedness & Splits
Handedness
Couturier shoots left. Veleno is 52.7% vs left-shot opponents (182).
Veleno shoots left. Couturier is 52.2% vs left-shot opponents (680).
Home / Away
Veleno
Couturier
Home
49.6% (123)
50.7% (517)
Away
52.8% (178)
56.1% (538)
By Period
Veleno
Couturier
P1
54.8%
55.2%
P2
49.2%
53.0%
P3
52.6%
53.3%
OT
25.0%
42.4%
Final 5 min
60.3%
55.0%
Recent Form
Player
Last 50
Last 200
Career
Veleno
54.0%▲
52.5%
51.5%
Couturier
52.0%▬
51.0%
53.5%
Recent Faceoffs
| Date | Period | Time | Zone | Winner |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dec 16, 2025 | 3 | 13:21 | Defensive | Sean Couturier |
| Dec 16, 2025 | 3 | 06:47 | Defensive | Sean Couturier |