Kevin Rooney vs Nico Sturm

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

Nico Sturm holds a +30.4% FO% edge overall.

Prediction Breakdown
Model XGBoost ML Model
Overall FO% (Bayesian) Rooney 48.1% vs Sturm 54.1% (-30.4%)
Offensive zone Rooney 66.8%
Defensive zone Sturm 78.4%
Neutral zone Sturm 53.3%
Result Nico Sturm favored at 55.0%
45.0%
55.0%
Rooney Sturm
No head-to-head faceoffs recorded

Situation Matchup

Situation
Rooney
Sturm
Edge
Even Strength
25.0% (8)
54.1% (233)
-29.1%
On even strength, Sturm has a +29.1% edge.

Handedness & Splits

Handedness
Sturm shoots left. Rooney is 20.0% vs left-shot opponents (5).
Rooney shoots left. Sturm is 55.1% vs left-shot opponents (216).
By Period
Rooney
Sturm
P1
0.0%
57.1%
P2
40.0%
55.0%
Final 5 min
0.0%
55.8%

Recent Form

Player
Last 50
Last 200
Career
Rooney
40.0%
47.0%
25.0%
Sturm
56.0%
58.5%
55.4%