Connor Zary vs Sam Steel

2024-25 · Faceoff Head-to-Head
Scouting Report

Sam Steel holds a +16.2% FO% edge overall. Look for Steel on neutral-zone draws (75% H2H, 4 meetings). Zary wins 37.6% vs left-shot opponents — Steel shoots left.

Prediction Breakdown
Model XGBoost ML Model
Overall FO% (Bayesian) Zary 41.1% vs Steel 52.8% (-16.2%)
H2H factor Not applied (5 meetings, need 10+)
Offensive zone Zary 84.9%
Defensive zone Zary 52.0%
Neutral zone Zary 72.3%
Result Connor Zary favored at 74.8%
74.8%
25.2%
Zary Steel
Head-to-Head Record
1 - 4 (5 meetings)
1
4
Zary Steel
Last 5: Zary 1-4 Steel

Zone Breakdown

Offensive Zone
Edge: Steel
0
1
Zary Steel
1 total
Neutral Zone
Edge: Steel
1
3
Zary Steel
4 total

Situation Matchup

Situation
Zary
Steel
Edge
Even Strength
36.6% (205)
56.9% (320)
-20.3%
Power Play
41.7% (36)
71.4% (7)
-29.7%
On power play, Steel has a +29.7% edge.

Handedness & Splits

Handedness
Steel shoots left. Zary is 37.6% vs left-shot opponents (133).
Zary shoots left. Steel is 55.4% vs left-shot opponents (224).
Home / Away
Zary
Steel
Home
38.8% (152)
55.9% (202)
Away
34.8% (89)
51.0% (198)
By Period
Zary
Steel
P1
33.3%
55.5%
P2
31.7%
55.1%
P3
47.5%
50.3%
Final 5 min
32.7%
60.6%

Recent Form

Player
Last 50
Last 200
Career
Zary
50.0%
46.0%
37.3%
Steel
50.0%
49.0%
53.5%

Recent Faceoffs

Date Period Time Zone Winner
Dec 8, 2024 3 19:27 Offensive Sam Steel
Dec 8, 2024 3 12:01 Neutral Sam Steel
Dec 8, 2024 3 04:14 Neutral Connor Zary
Dec 8, 2024 3 01:14 Neutral Sam Steel
Dec 8, 2024 2 18:49 Neutral Sam Steel