Mathew Barzal vs Sam Bennett

2024-25 · Faceoff Head-to-Head
Scouting Report

Sam Bennett holds a +3.9% FO% edge overall. Barzal wins 43.2% vs left-shot opponents — Bennett shoots left.

Prediction Breakdown
Model XGBoost ML Model
Overall FO% (Bayesian) Barzal 47.4% vs Bennett 46.6% (-3.9%)
Offensive zone Barzal 51.6%
Defensive zone Bennett 55.8%
Neutral zone Bennett 55.0%
Result Sam Bennett favored at 53.1%
46.9%
53.1%
Barzal Bennett
No head-to-head faceoffs recorded

Situation Matchup

Situation
Barzal
Bennett
Edge
Even Strength
42.3% (52)
46.5% (909)
-4.2%
On even strength, Bennett has a +4.2% edge.

Handedness & Splits

Handedness
Bennett shoots left. Barzal is 43.2% vs left-shot opponents (44).
Barzal shoots right. Bennett is 45.9% vs right-shot opponents (316).
Home / Away
Barzal
Bennett
Home
28.0% (25)
45.4% (449)
Away
55.6% (27)
46.9% (524)
By Period
Barzal
Bennett
P1
47.4%
49.6%
P2
45.8%
43.7%
P3
22.2%
45.1%
Final 5 min
37.5%
43.4%

Recent Form

Player
Last 50
Last 200
Career
Barzal
36.0%
44.0%
42.3%
Bennett
56.0%
51.0%
46.2%