Evgeny Kuznetsov vs Scott Laughton
2020-21 · Faceoff Head-to-Head
Scouting Report
Scott Laughton holds a +7.6% FO% edge overall. Look for Laughton on defensive-zone draws (100% H2H, 3 meetings). Kuznetsov wins 39.1% vs left-shot opponents — Laughton shoots left.
Prediction Breakdown
Model
XGBoost ML Model
Overall FO% (Bayesian)
Kuznetsov 42.8% vs Laughton 49.2% (-7.6%)
H2H factor
Not applied (7 meetings, need 10+)
Offensive zone
Kuznetsov 87.3%
Defensive zone
Laughton 50.1%
Neutral zone
Kuznetsov 67.7%
Result
Evgeny Kuznetsov favored at 65.7%
65.7%
34.3%
Kuznetsov
Laughton
Head-to-Head Record
2
-
5
(7 meetings)
2
5
Kuznetsov
Laughton
Last 7: Kuznetsov 2-5 Laughton
Zone Breakdown
Offensive Zone
Edge: Kuznetsov
2
0
Kuznetsov
Laughton
2 total
Defensive Zone
Edge: Laughton
0
3
Kuznetsov
Laughton
3 total
Neutral Zone
Edge: Laughton
0
2
Kuznetsov
Laughton
2 total
Situation Matchup
Situation
Kuznetsov
Laughton
Edge
Even Strength
41.4% (471)
49.9% (375)
-8.5%
Power Play
44.4% (18)
85.7% (7)
-41.3%
Penalty Kill
25.0% (4)
36.7% (49)
-11.7%
On power play, Laughton has a +41.3% edge.
Handedness & Splits
Handedness
Laughton shoots left. Kuznetsov is 39.1% vs left-shot opponents (256).
Kuznetsov shoots left. Laughton is 52.4% vs left-shot opponents (248).
Home / Away
Kuznetsov
Laughton
Home
43.0% (223)
46.0% (211)
Away
40.0% (270)
51.8% (220)
By Period
Kuznetsov
Laughton
P1
37.3%
53.1%
P2
40.2%
52.2%
P3
48.9%
42.4%
OT
0.0%
0.0%
Final 5 min
44.1%
51.8%
Recent Form
Player
Last 50
Last 200
Career
Kuznetsov
46.0%▲
44.0%
41.4%
Laughton
56.0%▬
56.0%
49.0%
Recent Faceoffs
| Date | Period | Time | Zone | Winner |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 17, 2021 | 3 | 19:00 | Offensive | Evgeny Kuznetsov |
| Apr 17, 2021 | 3 | 18:48 | Neutral | Scott Laughton |
| Mar 13, 2021 | 1 | 00:29 | Defensive | Scott Laughton |
| Mar 11, 2021 | 2 | 01:50 | Offensive | Evgeny Kuznetsov |
| Mar 11, 2021 | 1 | 02:18 | Defensive | Scott Laughton |
| Mar 7, 2021 | 1 | 11:15 | Defensive | Scott Laughton |
| Mar 7, 2021 | 1 | 11:04 | Neutral | Scott Laughton |