Joel Eriksson Ek vs Mathew Barzal
2017-18 · Faceoff Head-to-Head
Scouting Report
These two are closely matched in overall FO% (42.6% vs 42.6%). Look for Barzal on neutral-zone draws (80% H2H, 5 meetings). Ek wins 40.3% vs right-shot opponents — Barzal shoots right.
Prediction Breakdown
Model
XGBoost ML Model
Overall FO% (Bayesian)
Ek 43.9% vs Barzal 43.4% (+0.0%)
H2H factor
Not applied (6 meetings, need 10+)
Offensive zone
Ek 57.5%
Defensive zone
Barzal 56.7%
Neutral zone
Barzal 56.3%
Result
Mathew Barzal favored at 56.4%
43.6%
56.4%
Ek
Barzal
Head-to-Head Record
2
-
4
(6 meetings)
2
4
Ek
Barzal
Last 6: Ek 2-4 Barzal
Zone Breakdown
Defensive Zone
Edge: Ek
1
0
Ek
Barzal
1 total
Neutral Zone
Edge: Barzal
1
4
Ek
Barzal
5 total
Situation Matchup
Situation
Ek
Barzal
Edge
Even Strength
43.5% (439)
42.3% (813)
+1.2%
Power Play
60.0% (5)
47.4% (19)
+12.6%
Penalty Kill
25.0% (28)
100.0% (2)
-75.0%
On penalty kill, Barzal has a +75.0% edge.
Handedness & Splits
Handedness
Barzal shoots right. Ek is 40.3% vs right-shot opponents (181).
Ek shoots left. Barzal is 43.1% vs left-shot opponents (557).
Home / Away
Ek
Barzal
Home
46.5% (245)
44.3% (436)
Away
38.3% (227)
40.7% (398)
By Period
Ek
Barzal
P1
43.3%
39.7%
P2
41.9%
44.3%
P3
42.8%
44.2%
Final 5 min
35.1%
39.6%
Recent Form
Player
Last 50
Last 200
Career
Ek
52.0%▲
46.0%
42.6%
Barzal
36.0%▼
44.0%
42.6%
Recent Faceoffs
| Date | Period | Time | Zone | Winner |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Feb 19, 2018 | 2 | 01:57 | Neutral | Mathew Barzal |
| Oct 26, 2017 | 3 | 19:56 | Neutral | Joel Eriksson Ek |
| Oct 26, 2017 | 3 | 13:27 | Defensive | Joel Eriksson Ek |
| Oct 26, 2017 | 3 | 13:16 | Neutral | Mathew Barzal |
| Oct 26, 2017 | 3 | 08:56 | Neutral | Mathew Barzal |
| Oct 26, 2017 | 1 | 04:56 | Neutral | Mathew Barzal |