Scouting Report
These two are closely matched in overall FO% (48.7% vs 48.2%). Look for Bennett on offensive-zone draws (100% H2H, 3 meetings). Ek wins 45.9% vs left-shot opponents — Bennett shoots left.
Prediction Breakdown
Model
XGBoost ML Model
Overall FO% (Bayesian)
Ek 48.8% vs Bennett 48.3% (+0.5%)
H2H factor
Not applied (5 meetings, need 10+)
Offensive zone
Bennett 59.1%
Defensive zone
Ek 65.4%
Neutral zone
Ek 52.3%
Result
Joel Eriksson Ek favored at 50.7%
50.7%
49.3%
Ek
Bennett
Head-to-Head Record
2
-
3
(5 meetings)
2
3
Ek
Bennett
Last 5: Ek 2-3 Bennett
Zone Breakdown
Offensive Zone
Edge: Bennett
0
3
Ek
Bennett
3 total
Defensive Zone
Edge: Ek
2
0
Ek
Bennett
2 total
Situation Matchup
Situation
Ek
Bennett
Edge
Even Strength
47.2% (815)
46.4% (780)
+0.8%
Power Play
53.8% (266)
57.3% (150)
-3.5%
Penalty Kill
47.8% (180)
47.8% (46)
+0.0%
On power play, Bennett has a +3.5% edge.
Handedness & Splits
Handedness
Bennett shoots left. Ek is 45.9% vs left-shot opponents (860).
Ek shoots left. Bennett is 44.9% vs left-shot opponents (652).
Home / Away
Ek
Bennett
Home
49.9% (693)
50.3% (519)
Away
47.2% (568)
45.7% (457)
By Period
Ek
Bennett
P1
46.2%
47.5%
P2
52.6%
46.6%
P3
46.5%
49.8%
OT
54.9%
70.0%
Final 5 min
44.2%
44.2%
Recent Form
Player
Last 50
Last 200
Career
Ek
52.0%▲
46.0%
48.7%
Bennett
56.0%▲
51.0%
48.2%
Recent Faceoffs
| Date | Period | Time | Zone | Winner |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 24, 2026 | 3 | 18:42 | Defensive | Joel Eriksson Ek |
| Jan 24, 2026 | 3 | 11:32 | Offensive | Sam Bennett |
| Jan 24, 2026 | 3 | 03:43 | Offensive | Sam Bennett |
| Jan 24, 2026 | 1 | 07:56 | Defensive | Joel Eriksson Ek |
| Jan 24, 2026 | 1 | 03:22 | Offensive | Sam Bennett |