Michal Handzus vs Vernon Fiddler
All Seasons · Faceoff Head-to-Head
Scouting Report
These two are closely matched in overall FO% (51.5% vs 52.2%). Look for Fiddler on defensive-zone draws (93% H2H, 15 meetings).
Prediction Breakdown
Model
XGBoost ML Model
Overall FO% (Bayesian)
Handzus 51.4% vs Fiddler 52.1% (-0.7%)
H2H factor
Fiddler leads 30-25 in 55 meetings
Offensive zone
Handzus 72.4%
Defensive zone
Fiddler 59.8%
Neutral zone
Handzus 52.5%
Result
Michal Handzus favored at 56.8%
56.8%
43.2%
Handzus
Fiddler
Head-to-Head Record
25
-
30
(55 meetings)
25
30
Handzus
Fiddler
Last 10: Handzus 4-6 Fiddler
Zone Breakdown
Offensive Zone
Edge: Handzus
14
7
Handzus
Fiddler
21 total
Defensive Zone
Edge: Fiddler
1
14
Handzus
Fiddler
15 total
Neutral Zone
Edge: Handzus
10
9
Handzus
Fiddler
19 total
Situation Matchup
Situation
Handzus
Fiddler
Edge
Even Strength
51.5% (2,438)
53.7% (4,899)
-2.2%
Power Play
58.0% (286)
50.0% (154)
+8.0%
Penalty Kill
47.3% (471)
46.9% (1,479)
+0.4%
On power play, Handzus has a +8.0% edge.
Handedness & Splits
Handedness
Fiddler shoots left. Handzus is 50.0% vs left-shot opponents (2,162).
Handzus shoots left. Fiddler is 52.4% vs left-shot opponents (4,362).
Home / Away
Handzus
Fiddler
Home
52.2% (1,736)
53.1% (3,191)
Away
50.6% (1,481)
51.2% (3,366)
By Period
Handzus
Fiddler
P1
52.5%
52.1%
P2
53.7%
52.6%
P3
48.4%
52.0%
OT
41.7%
46.0%
Final 5 min
52.0%
51.9%
Recent Form
Player
Last 50
Last 200
Career
Handzus
50.0%▼
51.5%
51.5%
Fiddler
54.0%▼
58.5%
52.2%
Recent Faceoffs
| Date | Period | Time | Zone | Winner |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 25, 2014 | 2 | 14:15 | Neutral | Vernon Fiddler |
| Nov 29, 2013 | 1 | 08:36 | Defensive | Vernon Fiddler |
| Apr 15, 2013 | 3 | 06:54 | Defensive | Vernon Fiddler |
| Apr 15, 2013 | 2 | 14:35 | Offensive | Michal Handzus |
| Apr 15, 2013 | 2 | 14:21 | Offensive | Michal Handzus |
| Apr 15, 2013 | 2 | 14:12 | Neutral | Michal Handzus |
| Apr 15, 2013 | 2 | 04:05 | Defensive | Vernon Fiddler |
| Apr 15, 2013 | 1 | 06:30 | Defensive | Vernon Fiddler |
| Feb 23, 2013 | 1 | 09:28 | Offensive | Michal Handzus |
| Feb 2, 2012 | 3 | 04:11 | Defensive | Vernon Fiddler |
| Feb 2, 2012 | 3 | 01:59 | Offensive | Michal Handzus |
| Feb 2, 2012 | 3 | 01:43 | Neutral | Michal Handzus |
| Feb 2, 2012 | 2 | 16:49 | Defensive | Michal Handzus |
| Feb 2, 2012 | 2 | 01:00 | Offensive | Michal Handzus |
| Feb 2, 2012 | 1 | 15:53 | Neutral | Vernon Fiddler |
| Feb 2, 2012 | 1 | 06:46 | Neutral | Michal Handzus |
| Feb 2, 2012 | 1 | 00:42 | Offensive | Vernon Fiddler |
| Dec 8, 2011 | 3 | 11:45 | Offensive | Michal Handzus |
| Dec 8, 2011 | 3 | 06:14 | Defensive | Vernon Fiddler |
| Dec 8, 2011 | 2 | 11:53 | Neutral | Vernon Fiddler |