Mathew Barzal vs Sam Bennett

2023-24 · Faceoff Head-to-Head
Scouting Report

Sam Bennett holds a +2.5% FO% edge overall. Look for Bennett on neutral-zone draws (60% H2H, 5 meetings). Barzal wins 42.9% vs left-shot opponents — Bennett shoots left.

Prediction Breakdown
Model XGBoost ML Model
Overall FO% (Bayesian) Barzal 46.3% vs Bennett 45.9% (-2.5%)
H2H factor Not applied (6 meetings, need 10+)
Offensive zone Bennett 51.2%
Defensive zone Bennett 54.6%
Neutral zone Barzal 57.4%
Result Mathew Barzal favored at 56.0%
56.0%
44.0%
Barzal Bennett
Head-to-Head Record
2 - 4 (6 meetings)
2
4
Barzal Bennett
Last 6: Barzal 2-4 Bennett

Zone Breakdown

Offensive Zone
Edge: Bennett
0
1
Barzal Bennett
1 total
Neutral Zone
Edge: Bennett
2
3
Barzal Bennett
5 total

Situation Matchup

Situation
Barzal
Bennett
Edge
Even Strength
43.0% (114)
44.7% (772)
-1.7%

Handedness & Splits

Handedness
Bennett shoots left. Barzal is 42.9% vs left-shot opponents (98).
Barzal shoots right. Bennett is 47.6% vs right-shot opponents (309).
Home / Away
Barzal
Bennett
Home
35.8% (53)
48.5% (447)
Away
49.2% (61)
42.1% (411)
By Period
Barzal
Bennett
P1
44.2%
47.1%
P2
38.5%
45.8%
P3
46.9%
42.9%
Final 5 min
38.1%
42.9%

Recent Form

Player
Last 50
Last 200
Career
Barzal
36.0%
44.0%
43.0%
Bennett
56.0%
51.0%
45.5%

Recent Faceoffs

Date Period Time Zone Winner
Mar 28, 2024 2 00:00 Neutral Mathew Barzal
Mar 28, 2024 1 16:33 Neutral Sam Bennett
Mar 28, 2024 1 08:13 Neutral Sam Bennett
Mar 28, 2024 1 05:33 Offensive Sam Bennett
Mar 28, 2024 1 00:09 Neutral Sam Bennett
Mar 28, 2024 1 00:00 Neutral Mathew Barzal