Aleksander Barkov vs Justin Abdelkader
2019-20 · Faceoff Head-to-Head
Scouting Report
These two are closely matched in overall FO% (54.3% vs 55.1%). Look for Barkov on offensive-zone draws (100% H2H, 4 meetings). Barkov wins 53.5% vs left-shot opponents — Abdelkader shoots left.
Prediction Breakdown
Model
XGBoost ML Model
Overall FO% (Bayesian)
Barkov 54.0% vs Abdelkader 52.1% (-0.8%)
H2H factor
Not applied (7 meetings, need 10+)
Offensive zone
Barkov 74.1%
Defensive zone
Barkov 51.9%
Neutral zone
Barkov 53.4%
Result
Aleksander Barkov favored at 65.0%
65.0%
35.0%
Barkov
Abdelkader
Head-to-Head Record
6
-
1
(7 meetings)
6
1
Barkov
Abdelkader
Last 7: Barkov 6-1 Abdelkader
Zone Breakdown
Offensive Zone
Edge: Barkov
4
0
Barkov
Abdelkader
4 total
Defensive Zone
Edge: Abdelkader
0
1
Barkov
Abdelkader
1 total
Neutral Zone
Edge: Barkov
2
0
Barkov
Abdelkader
2 total
Situation Matchup
Situation
Barkov
Abdelkader
Edge
Even Strength
52.6% (851)
54.1% (61)
-1.5%
Power Play
60.8% (286)
50.0% (4)
+10.8%
Penalty Kill
47.0% (66)
75.0% (4)
-28.0%
On penalty kill, Abdelkader has a +28.0% edge.
Handedness & Splits
Handedness
Abdelkader shoots left. Barkov is 53.5% vs left-shot opponents (776).
Barkov shoots left. Abdelkader is 54.5% vs left-shot opponents (44).
Home / Away
Barkov
Abdelkader
Home
54.4% (653)
62.1% (29)
Away
54.2% (550)
50.0% (40)
By Period
Barkov
Abdelkader
P1
52.7%
64.3%
P2
57.6%
41.7%
P3
53.2%
61.3%
Final 5 min
58.5%
59.1%
Recent Form
Player
Last 50
Last 200
Career
Barkov
44.0%▼
47.5%
54.3%
Abdelkader
56.0%▲
50.0%
55.1%
Recent Faceoffs
| Date | Period | Time | Zone | Winner |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nov 2, 2019 | 3 | 04:17 | Offensive | Aleksander Barkov |
| Nov 2, 2019 | 2 | 18:08 | Offensive | Aleksander Barkov |
| Nov 2, 2019 | 2 | 15:12 | Offensive | Aleksander Barkov |
| Nov 2, 2019 | 2 | 11:58 | Offensive | Aleksander Barkov |
| Nov 2, 2019 | 2 | 09:56 | Neutral | Aleksander Barkov |
| Nov 2, 2019 | 2 | 05:49 | Defensive | Justin Abdelkader |
| Nov 2, 2019 | 2 | 00:00 | Neutral | Aleksander Barkov |