Sam Bennett vs Vladislav Namestnikov
2024-25 · Faceoff Head-to-Head
Scouting Report
These two are closely matched in overall FO% (46.2% vs 46.1%). Look for Namestnikov on neutral-zone draws (100% H2H, 5 meetings). Bennett wins 46.4% vs left-shot opponents — Namestnikov shoots left.
Prediction Breakdown
Model
XGBoost ML Model
Overall FO% (Bayesian)
Bennett 46.6% vs Namestnikov 46.6% (+0.1%)
H2H factor
Namestnikov leads 9-1 in 10 meetings
Offensive zone
Namestnikov 70.0%
Defensive zone
Namestnikov 56.5%
Neutral zone
Namestnikov 53.2%
Result
Vladislav Namestnikov favored at 60.2%
39.8%
60.2%
Bennett
Namestnikov
Head-to-Head Record
1
-
9
(10 meetings)
1
9
Bennett
Namestnikov
Last 10: Bennett 1-9 Namestnikov
Zone Breakdown
Offensive Zone
Edge: Namestnikov
1
3
Bennett
Namestnikov
4 total
Defensive Zone
Edge: Namestnikov
0
1
Bennett
Namestnikov
1 total
Neutral Zone
Edge: Namestnikov
0
5
Bennett
Namestnikov
5 total
Situation Matchup
Situation
Bennett
Namestnikov
Edge
Even Strength
46.5% (909)
45.3% (730)
+1.2%
Power Play
43.1% (51)
54.9% (51)
-11.8%
Penalty Kill
38.5% (13)
60.0% (10)
-21.5%
On penalty kill, Namestnikov has a +21.5% edge.
Handedness & Splits
Handedness
Namestnikov shoots left. Bennett is 46.4% vs left-shot opponents (657).
Bennett shoots left. Namestnikov is 46.6% vs left-shot opponents (530).
Home / Away
Bennett
Namestnikov
Home
45.4% (449)
46.1% (369)
Away
46.9% (524)
46.2% (422)
By Period
Bennett
Namestnikov
P1
49.6%
48.4%
P2
43.7%
45.8%
P3
45.1%
44.4%
OT
57.1%
20.0%
Final 5 min
43.4%
48.0%
Recent Form
Player
Last 50
Last 200
Career
Bennett
56.0%▲
51.0%
46.2%
Namestnikov
38.0%▼
40.0%
46.1%
Recent Faceoffs
| Date | Period | Time | Zone | Winner |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nov 19, 2024 | 2 | 02:17 | Offensive | Sam Bennett |
| Nov 19, 2024 | 2 | 02:07 | Defensive | Vladislav Namestnikov |
| Nov 19, 2024 | 1 | 15:41 | Neutral | Vladislav Namestnikov |
| Nov 16, 2024 | 3 | 01:50 | Offensive | Vladislav Namestnikov |
| Nov 16, 2024 | 2 | 12:21 | Neutral | Vladislav Namestnikov |
| Nov 16, 2024 | 2 | 02:07 | Neutral | Vladislav Namestnikov |
| Nov 16, 2024 | 1 | 18:13 | Offensive | Vladislav Namestnikov |
| Nov 16, 2024 | 1 | 14:59 | Neutral | Vladislav Namestnikov |
| Nov 16, 2024 | 1 | 12:04 | Neutral | Vladislav Namestnikov |
| Nov 16, 2024 | 1 | 01:11 | Offensive | Vladislav Namestnikov |