Joel Eriksson Ek vs Mikko Rantanen
2025-26 · Faceoff Head-to-Head
Scouting Report
Mikko Rantanen holds a +1.3% FO% edge overall. Ek wins 45.9% vs left-shot opponents — Rantanen shoots left.
Prediction Breakdown
Model
XGBoost ML Model
Overall FO% (Bayesian)
Ek 48.8% vs Rantanen 50.0% (-1.3%)
H2H factor
Not applied (1 meetings, need 10+)
Offensive zone
Rantanen 63.1%
Defensive zone
Ek 70.8%
Neutral zone
Ek 54.1%
Result
Joel Eriksson Ek favored at 70.8%
70.8%
29.2%
Ek
Rantanen
Head-to-Head Record
1
-
0
(1 meetings)
1
0
Ek
Rantanen
Zone Breakdown
Defensive Zone
Edge: Ek
1
0
Ek
Rantanen
1 total
Situation Matchup
Situation
Ek
Rantanen
Edge
Even Strength
47.2% (815)
50.0% (44)
-2.8%
Power Play
53.8% (266)
50.0% (20)
+3.8%
On power play, Ek has a +3.8% edge.
Handedness & Splits
Handedness
Rantanen shoots left. Ek is 45.9% vs left-shot opponents (860).
Ek shoots left. Rantanen is 55.2% vs left-shot opponents (29).
Home / Away
Ek
Rantanen
Home
49.9% (693)
48.4% (31)
Away
47.2% (568)
51.5% (33)
By Period
Ek
Rantanen
P1
46.2%
50.0%
P2
52.6%
33.3%
P3
46.5%
70.6%
OT
54.9%
42.9%
Final 5 min
44.2%
41.7%
Recent Form
Player
Last 50
Last 200
Career
Ek
52.0%▲
46.0%
48.7%
Rantanen
50.0%▼
52.5%
50.0%
Recent Faceoffs
| Date | Period | Time | Zone | Winner |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dec 11, 2025 | 1 | 08:51 | Defensive | Joel Eriksson Ek |