Samuel Helenius vs Sean Kuraly

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

Sean Kuraly holds a +4.1% FO% edge overall. Helenius wins 45.0% vs left-shot opponents — Kuraly shoots left.

Prediction Breakdown
Model XGBoost ML Model
Overall FO% (Bayesian) Helenius 47.4% vs Kuraly 50.1% (-4.1%)
Offensive zone Helenius 60.7%
Defensive zone Kuraly 64.0%
Neutral zone Helenius 50.2%
Result Sean Kuraly favored at 51.0%
49.0%
51.0%
Helenius Kuraly
No head-to-head faceoffs recorded

Situation Matchup

Situation
Helenius
Kuraly
Edge
Even Strength
46.8% (201)
51.8% (444)
-5.0%
Penalty Kill
25.0% (4)
45.3% (150)
-20.3%
On penalty kill, Kuraly has a +20.3% edge.

Handedness & Splits

Handedness
Kuraly shoots left. Helenius is 45.0% vs left-shot opponents (149).
Helenius shoots left. Kuraly is 53.5% vs left-shot opponents (368).
Home / Away
Helenius
Kuraly
Home
48.0% (98)
54.6% (304)
Away
44.4% (108)
45.5% (290)
By Period
Helenius
Kuraly
P1
51.9%
55.2%
P2
37.9%
45.7%
P3
47.6%
49.5%
Final 5 min
36.8%
50.0%

Recent Form

Player
Last 50
Last 200
Career
Helenius
48.0%
47.0%
46.1%
Kuraly
64.0%
57.0%
50.2%