Samuel Helenius vs Sean Couturier
2025-26 · Faceoff Head-to-Head
Scouting Report
Sean Couturier holds a +7.4% FO% edge overall. Helenius wins 45.0% vs left-shot opponents — Couturier shoots left.
Prediction Breakdown
Model
XGBoost ML Model
Overall FO% (Bayesian)
Helenius 47.4% vs Couturier 53.2% (-7.4%)
H2H factor
Not applied (5 meetings, need 10+)
Offensive zone
Helenius 67.0%
Defensive zone
Helenius 70.8%
Neutral zone
Helenius 72.2%
Result
Samuel Helenius favored at 70.6%
70.6%
29.4%
Helenius
Couturier
Head-to-Head Record
1
-
4
(5 meetings)
1
4
Helenius
Couturier
Last 5: Helenius 1-4 Couturier
Zone Breakdown
Offensive Zone
Edge: Couturier
0
1
Helenius
Couturier
1 total
Defensive Zone
Edge: Couturier
0
2
Helenius
Couturier
2 total
Neutral Zone
Even
1
1
Helenius
Couturier
2 total
Situation Matchup
Situation
Helenius
Couturier
Edge
Even Strength
46.8% (201)
53.4% (758)
-6.6%
Power Play
0.0% (1)
62.9% (70)
-62.9%
Penalty Kill
25.0% (4)
50.7% (227)
-25.7%
On power play, Couturier has a +62.9% edge.
Handedness & Splits
Handedness
Couturier shoots left. Helenius is 45.0% vs left-shot opponents (149).
Helenius shoots left. Couturier is 52.2% vs left-shot opponents (680).
Home / Away
Helenius
Couturier
Home
48.0% (98)
50.7% (517)
Away
44.4% (108)
56.1% (538)
By Period
Helenius
Couturier
P1
51.9%
55.2%
P2
37.9%
53.0%
P3
47.6%
53.3%
Final 5 min
36.8%
55.0%
Recent Form
Player
Last 50
Last 200
Career
Helenius
48.0%▬
47.0%
46.1%
Couturier
52.0%▬
51.0%
53.5%
Recent Faceoffs
| Date | Period | Time | Zone | Winner |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 31, 2026 | 3 | 06:52 | Offensive | Sean Couturier |
| Jan 31, 2026 | 3 | 06:43 | Defensive | Sean Couturier |
| Jan 31, 2026 | 2 | 16:23 | Defensive | Sean Couturier |
| Jan 31, 2026 | 1 | 11:32 | Neutral | Sean Couturier |
| Jan 31, 2026 | 1 | 07:46 | Neutral | Samuel Helenius |