Kevin Rooney vs Nico Sturm

2025-26 · Faceoff Head-to-Head
Scouting Report

Nico Sturm holds a +29.6% FO% edge overall.

Prediction Breakdown
Model XGBoost ML Model
Overall FO% (Bayesian) Rooney 48.1% vs Sturm 53.6% (-29.6%)
Offensive zone Rooney 66.0%
Defensive zone Sturm 79.7%
Neutral zone Sturm 55.6%
Result Nico Sturm favored at 56.4%
43.6%
56.4%
Rooney Sturm
No head-to-head faceoffs recorded

Situation Matchup

Situation
Rooney
Sturm
Edge
Even Strength
25.0% (8)
54.6% (271)
-29.6%
On even strength, Sturm has a +29.6% edge.

Handedness & Splits

Handedness
Sturm shoots left. Rooney is 20.0% vs left-shot opponents (5).
Rooney shoots left. Sturm is 54.7% vs left-shot opponents (243).
By Period
Rooney
Sturm
P1
0.0%
58.2%
P2
40.0%
53.2%
Final 5 min
0.0%
55.7%

Recent Form

Player
Last 50
Last 200
Career
Rooney
40.0%
47.0%
25.0%
Sturm
52.0%
57.5%
54.6%