Ryan Donato vs Sam Bennett

2025-26 · Faceoff Head-to-Head
Scouting Report

These two are closely matched in overall FO% (47.5% vs 48.2%). Donato wins 43.2% vs left-shot opponents — Bennett shoots left.

Prediction Breakdown
Model XGBoost ML Model
Overall FO% (Bayesian) Donato 48.1% vs Bennett 48.3% (-0.7%)
Offensive zone Bennett 54.3%
Defensive zone Donato 52.7%
Neutral zone Bennett 52.7%
Result Sam Bennett favored at 51.4%
48.6%
51.4%
Donato Bennett
No head-to-head faceoffs recorded

Situation Matchup

Situation
Donato
Bennett
Edge
Even Strength
48.1% (258)
46.4% (780)
+1.7%
Power Play
43.2% (37)
57.3% (150)
-14.1%
On power play, Bennett has a +14.1% edge.

Handedness & Splits

Handedness
Bennett shoots left. Donato is 43.2% vs left-shot opponents (169).
Donato shoots left. Bennett is 44.9% vs left-shot opponents (652).
Home / Away
Donato
Bennett
Home
45.8% (142)
50.3% (519)
Away
49.0% (153)
45.7% (457)
By Period
Donato
Bennett
P1
48.1%
47.5%
P2
46.6%
46.6%
P3
46.8%
49.8%
OT
75.0%
70.0%
Final 5 min
56.7%
44.2%

Recent Form

Player
Last 50
Last 200
Career
Donato
46.0%
48.5%
47.5%
Bennett
56.0%
51.0%
48.2%