Nick Paul vs Sean Couturier

2023-24 · Faceoff Head-to-Head
Scouting Report

These two are closely matched in overall FO% (54.3% vs 53.5%). Look for Couturier on offensive-zone draws (80% H2H, 5 meetings). Paul wins 58.1% vs left-shot opponents — Couturier shoots left.

Prediction Breakdown
Model XGBoost ML Model
Overall FO% (Bayesian) Paul 53.9% vs Couturier 53.2% (+0.8%)
H2H factor Couturier leads 8-4 in 12 meetings
Offensive zone Couturier 54.4%
Defensive zone Paul 51.6%
Neutral zone Couturier 54.3%
Result Sean Couturier favored at 52.9%
47.1%
52.9%
Paul Couturier
Head-to-Head Record
4 - 8 (12 meetings)
4
8
Paul Couturier
Last 10: Paul 3-7 Couturier

Zone Breakdown

Offensive Zone
Edge: Couturier
1
4
Paul Couturier
5 total
Defensive Zone
Edge: Paul
2
1
Paul Couturier
3 total
Neutral Zone
Edge: Couturier
1
3
Paul Couturier
4 total

Situation Matchup

Situation
Paul
Couturier
Edge
Even Strength
53.1% (710)
53.8% (1,003)
-0.7%
Power Play
57.3% (199)
56.4% (202)
+0.9%
Penalty Kill
58.0% (69)
42.7% (89)
+15.3%
On penalty kill, Paul has a +15.3% edge.

Handedness & Splits

Handedness
Couturier shoots left. Paul is 58.1% vs left-shot opponents (623).
Paul shoots left. Couturier is 52.0% vs left-shot opponents (823).
Home / Away
Paul
Couturier
Home
56.0% (466)
54.4% (680)
Away
52.7% (512)
52.4% (614)
By Period
Paul
Couturier
P1
57.2%
56.3%
P2
54.9%
51.8%
P3
51.5%
52.2%
OT
33.3%
60.9%
Final 5 min
52.3%
52.3%

Recent Form

Player
Last 50
Last 200
Career
Paul
54.0%
54.0%
54.3%
Couturier
52.0%
51.0%
53.5%

Recent Faceoffs

Date Period Time Zone Winner
Mar 9, 2024 3 00:00 Neutral Sean Couturier
Mar 9, 2024 2 15:42 Neutral Sean Couturier
Mar 9, 2024 1 19:47 Defensive Sean Couturier
Mar 9, 2024 1 05:35 Offensive Nick Paul
Mar 9, 2024 1 00:19 Offensive Sean Couturier
Feb 27, 2024 3 08:58 Neutral Nick Paul
Jan 23, 2024 3 19:00 Neutral Sean Couturier
Jan 23, 2024 3 04:47 Offensive Sean Couturier
Jan 23, 2024 3 04:44 Defensive Nick Paul
Jan 23, 2024 2 06:59 Offensive Sean Couturier
Jan 23, 2024 2 00:53 Offensive Sean Couturier
Jan 23, 2024 1 08:14 Defensive Nick Paul