Scouting Report
These two are closely matched in overall FO% (45.0% vs 45.2%). Rakell wins 45.0% vs left-shot opponents — Smyth shoots left.
Prediction Breakdown
Model
XGBoost ML Model
Overall FO% (Bayesian)
Rakell 45.2% vs Smyth 45.8% (-0.2%)
H2H factor
Not applied (2 meetings, need 10+)
Offensive zone
Smyth 54.9%
Defensive zone
Smyth 63.0%
Neutral zone
Smyth 52.4%
Result
Ryan Smyth favored at 54.9%
45.1%
54.9%
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
44.7% (1,763)
45.2% (456)
-0.5%
Power Play
51.2% (172)
51.8% (164)
-0.6%
Penalty Kill
22.7% (22)
23.3% (43)
-0.6%
Handedness & Splits
Handedness
Smyth shoots left. Rakell is 45.0% vs left-shot opponents (1,258).
Rakell shoots right. Smyth is 44.0% vs right-shot opponents (232).
Home / Away
Rakell
Smyth
Home
46.7% (984)
49.7% (340)
Away
43.2% (974)
40.5% (326)
By Period
Rakell
Smyth
P1
45.7%
48.3%
P2
42.3%
41.7%
P3
47.0%
46.5%
OT
50.0%
25.0%
Final 5 min
44.5%
47.1%
Recent Form
Player
Last 50
Last 200
Career
Rakell
24.0%▼
40.0%
45.0%
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 |