Scouting Report
Josh Norris holds a +1.2% FO% edge overall. Norris wins 54.4% vs left-shot opponents — Walker shoots left.
Prediction Breakdown
Model
XGBoost ML Model
Overall FO% (Bayesian)
Norris 53.4% vs Walker 51.6% (+1.2%)
H2H factor
Not applied (3 meetings, need 10+)
Offensive zone
Walker 53.0%
Defensive zone
Norris 67.3%
Neutral zone
Norris 54.8%
Result
Josh Norris favored at 59.0%
59.0%
41.0%
Norris
Walker
Head-to-Head Record
2
-
1
(3 meetings)
2
1
Norris
Walker
Zone Breakdown
Defensive Zone
Edge: Walker
0
1
Norris
Walker
1 total
Neutral Zone
Edge: Norris
2
0
Norris
Walker
2 total
Situation Matchup
Situation
Norris
Walker
Edge
Even Strength
53.6% (560)
52.9% (138)
+0.7%
Power Play
56.0% (109)
50.0% (4)
+6.0%
Penalty Kill
53.1% (98)
50.0% (14)
+3.1%
On power play, Norris has a +6.0% edge.
Handedness & Splits
Handedness
Walker shoots left. Norris is 54.4% vs left-shot opponents (471).
Norris shoots left. Walker is 55.4% vs left-shot opponents (92).
Home / Away
Norris
Walker
Home
53.6% (373)
48.8% (84)
Away
54.1% (394)
56.9% (72)
By Period
Norris
Walker
P1
61.8%
54.3%
P2
51.7%
51.7%
P3
49.8%
52.0%
Final 5 min
55.7%
47.4%
Recent Form
Player
Last 50
Last 200
Career
Norris
48.0%▬
48.5%
53.8%
Walker
54.0%▼
56.0%
52.6%
Recent Faceoffs
| Date | Period | Time | Zone | Winner |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 3, 2025 | 3 | 09:45 | Defensive | Nathan Walker |
| Jan 3, 2025 | 2 | 11:52 | Neutral | Josh Norris |
| Jan 3, 2025 | 2 | 11:46 | Neutral | Josh Norris |