Martin Necas vs Noah Cates

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

These two are closely matched in overall FO% (45.0% vs 44.9%).

Prediction Breakdown
Model XGBoost ML Model
Overall FO% (Bayesian) Necas 49.2% vs Cates 45.5% (+0.1%)
Offensive zone Cates 58.4%
Defensive zone Cates 71.0%
Neutral zone Cates 56.0%
Result Noah Cates favored at 61.8%
38.2%
61.8%
Necas Cates
No head-to-head faceoffs recorded

Situation Matchup

Situation
Necas
Cates
Edge
Even Strength
53.3% (15)
45.4% (712)
+7.9%
Power Play
20.0% (5)
42.2% (102)
-22.2%
On power play, Cates has a +22.2% edge.

Handedness & Splits

Handedness
Cates shoots left. Necas is 50.0% vs left-shot opponents (16).
Necas shoots right. Cates is 47.5% vs right-shot opponents (320).
Home / Away
Necas
Cates
Home
41.7% (12)
46.3% (423)
Away
50.0% (8)
43.6% (438)
By Period
Necas
Cates
P1
37.5%
46.3%
P2
55.6%
47.1%
P3
0.0%
42.1%
OT
100.0%
18.2%
Final 5 min
50.0%
44.0%

Recent Form

Player
Last 50
Last 200
Career
Necas
36.0%
38.0%
45.0%
Cates
46.0%
50.0%
44.9%