Ivan Barbashev vs Joel Eriksson Ek
2019-20 · Faceoff Head-to-Head
Scouting Report
These two are closely matched in overall FO% (45.4% vs 46.2%). Look for Ek on offensive-zone draws (100% H2H, 3 meetings). Barbashev wins 45.0% vs left-shot opponents — Ek shoots left.
Prediction Breakdown
Model
XGBoost ML Model
Overall FO% (Bayesian)
Barbashev 46.5% vs Ek 46.6% (-0.8%)
H2H factor
Not applied (6 meetings, need 10+)
Offensive zone
Barbashev 70.4%
Defensive zone
Barbashev 64.9%
Neutral zone
Barbashev 51.0%
Result
Ivan Barbashev favored at 60.7%
60.7%
39.3%
Barbashev
Ek
Head-to-Head Record
1
-
5
(6 meetings)
1
5
Barbashev
Ek
Last 6: Barbashev 1-5 Ek
Zone Breakdown
Offensive Zone
Edge: Ek
0
3
Barbashev
Ek
3 total
Neutral Zone
Edge: Ek
1
2
Barbashev
Ek
3 total
Situation Matchup
Situation
Barbashev
Ek
Edge
Even Strength
44.7% (300)
47.4% (647)
-2.7%
Power Play
71.4% (7)
70.0% (10)
+1.4%
Penalty Kill
47.6% (21)
38.4% (138)
+9.2%
On penalty kill, Barbashev has a +9.2% edge.
Handedness & Splits
Handedness
Ek shoots left. Barbashev is 45.0% vs left-shot opponents (180).
Barbashev shoots left. Ek is 46.0% vs left-shot opponents (493).
Home / Away
Barbashev
Ek
Home
39.6% (134)
45.8% (432)
Away
49.5% (194)
46.6% (363)
By Period
Barbashev
Ek
P1
38.3%
47.0%
P2
50.0%
46.2%
P3
49.1%
45.1%
Final 5 min
53.8%
47.3%
Recent Form
Player
Last 50
Last 200
Career
Barbashev
22.0%▼
35.0%
45.4%
Ek
52.0%▲
46.0%
46.2%
Recent Faceoffs
| Date | Period | Time | Zone | Winner |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Feb 23, 2020 | 2 | 02:12 | Offensive | Joel Eriksson Ek |
| Feb 23, 2020 | 1 | 16:08 | Offensive | Joel Eriksson Ek |
| Feb 23, 2020 | 1 | 03:42 | Offensive | Joel Eriksson Ek |
| Oct 30, 2019 | 3 | 02:51 | Neutral | Ivan Barbashev |
| Oct 30, 2019 | 3 | 00:00 | Neutral | Joel Eriksson Ek |
| Oct 30, 2019 | 1 | 00:00 | Neutral | Joel Eriksson Ek |