Scouting Report
These two are closely matched in overall FO% (52.3% vs 52.1%).
Prediction Breakdown
Model
XGBoost ML Model
Overall FO% (Bayesian)
Norris 52.2% vs Walker 51.8% (+0.2%)
H2H factor
Not applied (3 meetings, need 10+)
Offensive zone
Norris 54.0%
Defensive zone
Walker 51.6%
Neutral zone
Norris 54.0%
Result
Josh Norris favored at 52.1%
52.1%
47.9%
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
52.6% (2,904)
52.8% (451)
-0.2%
Power Play
53.8% (364)
45.5% (11)
+8.3%
Penalty Kill
45.4% (240)
45.7% (35)
-0.3%
On power play, Norris has a +8.3% edge.
Handedness & Splits
Handedness
Walker shoots left. Norris is 51.3% vs left-shot opponents (2,264).
Norris shoots left. Walker is 52.5% vs left-shot opponents (301).
Home / Away
Norris
Walker
Home
53.2% (1,778)
52.9% (295)
Away
51.3% (1,730)
51.0% (202)
By Period
Norris
Walker
P1
55.6%
59.2%
P2
51.8%
47.4%
P3
50.0%
50.9%
Final 5 min
53.3%
54.3%
Recent Form
Player
Last 50
Last 200
Career
Norris
48.0%▬
48.5%
52.3%
Walker
54.0%▼
56.0%
52.1%
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 |