Evgeny Kuznetsov vs Sean Couturier
2016-17 · Faceoff Head-to-Head
Scouting Report
Sean Couturier holds a +11.1% FO% edge overall. Look for Kuznetsov on offensive-zone draws (100% H2H, 3 meetings). Kuznetsov wins 45.0% vs left-shot opponents — Couturier shoots left.
Prediction Breakdown
Model
XGBoost ML Model
Overall FO% (Bayesian)
Kuznetsov 44.5% vs Couturier 54.6% (-11.1%)
H2H factor
Not applied (8 meetings, need 10+)
Offensive zone
Couturier 59.5%
Defensive zone
Couturier 91.7%
Neutral zone
Couturier 75.5%
Result
Sean Couturier favored at 73.5%
26.5%
73.5%
Kuznetsov
Couturier
Head-to-Head Record
5
-
3
(8 meetings)
5
3
Kuznetsov
Couturier
Last 8: Kuznetsov 5-3 Couturier
Zone Breakdown
Offensive Zone
Edge: Kuznetsov
3
0
Kuznetsov
Couturier
3 total
Defensive Zone
Even
1
1
Kuznetsov
Couturier
2 total
Neutral Zone
Edge: Couturier
1
2
Kuznetsov
Couturier
3 total
Situation Matchup
Situation
Kuznetsov
Couturier
Edge
Even Strength
42.8% (962)
55.5% (887)
-12.7%
Power Play
57.7% (71)
51.9% (79)
+5.8%
Penalty Kill
75.0% (4)
54.0% (100)
+21.0%
On penalty kill, Kuznetsov has a +21.0% edge.
Handedness & Splits
Handedness
Couturier shoots left. Kuznetsov is 45.0% vs left-shot opponents (731).
Kuznetsov shoots left. Couturier is 53.1% vs left-shot opponents (737).
Home / Away
Kuznetsov
Couturier
Home
42.6% (493)
52.4% (521)
Away
45.2% (544)
57.6% (545)
By Period
Kuznetsov
Couturier
P1
44.0%
53.4%
P2
47.2%
55.7%
P3
40.8%
56.6%
OT
38.9%
40.0%
Final 5 min
41.6%
60.9%
Recent Form
Player
Last 50
Last 200
Career
Kuznetsov
46.0%▲
44.0%
44.0%
Couturier
52.0%▬
51.0%
55.1%
Recent Faceoffs
| Date | Period | Time | Zone | Winner |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 4, 2017 | 1 | 12:21 | Defensive | Evgeny Kuznetsov |
| Mar 4, 2017 | 1 | 01:15 | Offensive | Evgeny Kuznetsov |
| Feb 22, 2017 | 3 | 12:00 | Neutral | Sean Couturier |
| Jan 15, 2017 | 3 | 06:36 | Neutral | Evgeny Kuznetsov |
| Jan 15, 2017 | 3 | 03:20 | Neutral | Sean Couturier |
| Jan 15, 2017 | 3 | 01:30 | Offensive | Evgeny Kuznetsov |
| Jan 15, 2017 | 2 | 17:00 | Offensive | Evgeny Kuznetsov |
| Jan 15, 2017 | 1 | 01:48 | Defensive | Sean Couturier |