Aleksander Barkov vs Robert Thomas
2023-24 · Faceoff Head-to-Head
Scouting Report
Aleksander Barkov holds a +4.2% FO% edge overall. Look for Barkov on neutral-zone draws (83% H2H, 6 meetings). Barkov wins 59.0% vs right-shot opponents — Thomas shoots right.
Prediction Breakdown
Model
XGBoost ML Model
Overall FO% (Bayesian)
Barkov 56.7% vs Thomas 52.9% (+4.2%)
H2H factor
Barkov leads 12-2 in 14 meetings
Offensive zone
Barkov 78.0%
Defensive zone
Barkov 57.3%
Neutral zone
Barkov 60.2%
Result
Aleksander Barkov favored at 65.9%
65.9%
34.1%
Barkov
Thomas
Head-to-Head Record
12
-
2
(14 meetings)
12
2
Barkov
Thomas
Last 10: Barkov 8-2 Thomas
Zone Breakdown
Offensive Zone
Edge: Barkov
4
1
Barkov
Thomas
5 total
Defensive Zone
Edge: Barkov
3
0
Barkov
Thomas
3 total
Neutral Zone
Edge: Barkov
5
1
Barkov
Thomas
6 total
Situation Matchup
Situation
Barkov
Thomas
Edge
Even Strength
56.9% (740)
53.2% (1,166)
+3.7%
Power Play
63.3% (256)
56.9% (262)
+6.4%
Penalty Kill
45.2% (104)
48.4% (221)
-3.2%
On power play, Barkov has a +6.4% edge.
Handedness & Splits
Handedness
Thomas shoots right. Barkov is 59.0% vs right-shot opponents (481).
Barkov shoots left. Thomas is 51.3% vs left-shot opponents (1,162).
Home / Away
Barkov
Thomas
Home
57.4% (540)
51.6% (830)
Away
57.1% (560)
54.7% (819)
By Period
Barkov
Thomas
P1
57.6%
52.7%
P2
56.6%
55.6%
P3
56.9%
50.6%
OT
72.2%
61.5%
Final 5 min
57.3%
56.6%
Recent Form
Player
Last 50
Last 200
Career
Barkov
44.0%▼
47.5%
57.3%
Thomas
42.0%▼
47.0%
53.1%
Recent Faceoffs
| Date | Period | Time | Zone | Winner |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 9, 2024 | 3 | 07:44 | Neutral | Robert Thomas |
| Jan 9, 2024 | 3 | 06:42 | Offensive | Aleksander Barkov |
| Jan 9, 2024 | 3 | 03:48 | Defensive | Aleksander Barkov |
| Jan 9, 2024 | 2 | 12:20 | Offensive | Aleksander Barkov |
| Jan 9, 2024 | 1 | 18:49 | Neutral | Aleksander Barkov |
| Jan 9, 2024 | 1 | 10:06 | Neutral | Aleksander Barkov |
| Jan 9, 2024 | 1 | 03:24 | Neutral | Aleksander Barkov |
| Dec 21, 2023 | 3 | 16:21 | Offensive | Aleksander Barkov |
| Dec 21, 2023 | 3 | 13:09 | Defensive | Aleksander Barkov |
| Dec 21, 2023 | 3 | 01:14 | Offensive | Robert Thomas |
| Dec 21, 2023 | 2 | 07:03 | Defensive | Aleksander Barkov |
| Dec 21, 2023 | 2 | 04:50 | Neutral | Aleksander Barkov |
| Dec 21, 2023 | 1 | 11:02 | Neutral | Aleksander Barkov |
| Dec 21, 2023 | 1 | 00:38 | Offensive | Aleksander Barkov |