Rickard Rakell vs Ryan Smyth

All Seasons · Faceoff Head-to-Head
Scouting Report

These two are closely matched in overall FO% (44.7% vs 45.2%). Rakell wins 44.9% vs left-shot opponents — Smyth shoots left.

Prediction Breakdown
Model XGBoost ML Model
Overall FO% (Bayesian) Rakell 44.9% vs Smyth 45.8% (-0.5%)
H2H factor Not applied (2 meetings, need 10+)
Offensive zone Smyth 51.9%
Defensive zone Smyth 59.5%
Neutral zone Rakell 50.5%
Result Ryan Smyth favored at 51.9%
48.1%
51.9%
Rakell Smyth
Head-to-Head Record
2 - 0 (2 meetings)
2
0
Rakell Smyth

Zone Breakdown

Offensive Zone
Edge: Rakell
2
0
Rakell Smyth
2 total

Situation Matchup

Situation
Rakell
Smyth
Edge
Even Strength
44.4% (1,864)
45.2% (456)
-0.8%
Power Play
50.3% (197)
51.8% (164)
-1.5%
Penalty Kill
21.7% (23)
23.3% (43)
-1.6%

Handedness & Splits

Handedness
Smyth shoots left. Rakell is 44.9% vs left-shot opponents (1,334).
Rakell shoots right. Smyth is 44.0% vs right-shot opponents (232).
Home / Away
Rakell
Smyth
Home
46.7% (1,041)
49.7% (340)
Away
42.7% (1,044)
40.5% (326)
By Period
Rakell
Smyth
P1
45.6%
48.3%
P2
42.1%
41.7%
P3
46.4%
46.5%
OT
50.0%
25.0%
Final 5 min
44.8%
47.1%

Recent Form

Player
Last 50
Last 200
Career
Rakell
40.0%
37.0%
44.7%
Smyth
50.0%
50.5%
45.2%

Recent Faceoffs

Date Period Time Zone Winner
Mar 28, 2014 2 06:39 Offensive Rickard Rakell
Mar 28, 2014 2 06:27 Offensive Rickard Rakell