Who wins more faceoffs, Justin Abdelkader or Michal Handzus?

They are tied 4-4 across 8 faceoffs.

What is Justin Abdelkader's faceoff record against Michal Handzus?

Justin Abdelkader is 4-4 against Michal Handzus in head-to-head faceoffs. Zone breakdown: Offensive 2-0, Defensive 1-3, Neutral 1-1.

Who is predicted to win the next faceoff, Justin Abdelkader or Michal Handzus?

Michal Handzus is the predicted winner with a 53.6% win probability based on historical stats and XGBoost ML analysis.

Justin Abdelkader vs Michal Handzus

Justin AbdelkaderL vs Michal HandzusL

All Seasons · Faceoff Head-to-Head

2025-26 2024-25 2023-24 2022-23 2021-22 All Seasons

Scouting Report

These two are closely matched in overall FO% (51.4% vs 51.5%). Look for Handzus on defensive-zone draws (75% H2H, 4 meetings).

Prediction Breakdown

Model XGBoost ML Model

Overall FO% (Bayesian) Abdelkader 51.3% vs Handzus 51.4% (-0.1%)

H2H factor Not applied (8 meetings, need 10+)

Offensive zone Abdelkader 61.9%

Defensive zone Handzus 64.5%

Neutral zone Abdelkader 52.7%

Result Michal Handzus favored at 53.6%

46.4%

53.6%

Abdelkader Handzus

Head-to-Head Record

4 - 4 (8 meetings)

Abdelkader Handzus

Last 8: Abdelkader 4-4 Handzus

Zone Breakdown

Offensive Zone

Edge: Abdelkader

Abdelkader Handzus

2 total

Defensive Zone

Edge: Handzus

Abdelkader Handzus

4 total

Neutral Zone

Even

Abdelkader Handzus

2 total

Situation Matchup

Situation

Abdelkader

Handzus

Edge

Even Strength

51.5% (1,126)

51.5% (2,438)

+0.0%

Power Play

50.7% (69)

58.0% (286)

-7.3%

Penalty Kill

51.7% (174)

47.3% (471)

+4.4%

On power play, Handzus has a +7.3% edge.

Handedness & Splits

Handedness

Handzus shoots left. Abdelkader is 51.5% vs left-shot opponents (917).

Abdelkader shoots left. Handzus is 50.0% vs left-shot opponents (2,162).

Home / Away

Abdelkader

Handzus

Home

54.5% (642)

52.2% (1,736)

Away

48.7% (735)

50.6% (1,481)

By Period

Abdelkader

Handzus

49.5%

52.5%

51.9%

53.7%

53.3%

48.4%

38.5%

41.7%

Final 5 min

56.0%

52.0%

Recent Form

Player

Last 50

Last 200

Career

Abdelkader

56.0%▲

50.0%

51.4%

Handzus

50.0%▼

51.5%

Recent Faceoffs

Date	Period	Time	Zone	Winner
Mar 16, 2014	1	13:06	Defensive	Michal Handzus
Oct 28, 2011	3	19:25	Neutral	Michal Handzus
Oct 28, 2011	2	03:50	Offensive	Justin Abdelkader
Feb 28, 2011	1	07:38	Defensive	Justin Abdelkader
Dec 13, 2010	3	02:59	Neutral	Justin Abdelkader
Dec 4, 2010	3	15:36	Defensive	Michal Handzus
Dec 4, 2010	3	01:33	Defensive	Michal Handzus
Dec 4, 2010	1	13:12	Offensive	Justin Abdelkader

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