Sidney Crosby vs Vincent Trocheck
2025-26 · Faceoff Head-to-Head
Scouting Report
These two are closely matched in overall FO% (55.9% vs 56.6%). Look for Trocheck on neutral-zone draws (80% H2H, 5 meetings). Crosby wins 58.1% vs right-shot opponents — Trocheck shoots right.
Prediction Breakdown
Model
XGBoost ML Model
Overall FO% (Bayesian)
Crosby 55.5% vs Trocheck 56.0% (-0.7%)
H2H factor
Trocheck leads 9-3 in 12 meetings
Offensive zone
Crosby 63.2%
Defensive zone
Trocheck 64.5%
Neutral zone
Trocheck 54.5%
Result
Vincent Trocheck favored at 51.1%
48.9%
51.1%
Crosby
Trocheck
Head-to-Head Record
3
-
9
(12 meetings)
3
9
Crosby
Trocheck
Last 10: Crosby 2-8 Trocheck
Zone Breakdown
Offensive Zone
Edge: Trocheck
1
3
Crosby
Trocheck
4 total
Defensive Zone
Edge: Trocheck
1
2
Crosby
Trocheck
3 total
Neutral Zone
Edge: Trocheck
1
4
Crosby
Trocheck
5 total
Situation Matchup
Situation
Crosby
Trocheck
Edge
Even Strength
53.7% (984)
57.8% (626)
-4.1%
Power Play
64.7% (241)
63.6% (151)
+1.1%
Penalty Kill
64.3% (14)
44.0% (141)
+20.3%
On penalty kill, Crosby has a +20.3% edge.
Handedness & Splits
Handedness
Trocheck shoots right. Crosby is 58.1% vs right-shot opponents (360).
Crosby shoots left. Trocheck is 57.3% vs left-shot opponents (627).
Home / Away
Crosby
Trocheck
Home
56.9% (649)
54.4% (390)
Away
54.9% (590)
58.3% (528)
By Period
Crosby
Trocheck
P1
55.8%
56.4%
P2
53.2%
58.7%
P3
58.7%
54.8%
OT
54.2%
57.1%
Final 5 min
55.7%
53.8%
Recent Form
Player
Last 50
Last 200
Career
Crosby
64.0%▲
54.5%
55.9%
Trocheck
60.0%▲
57.0%
56.6%
Recent Faceoffs
| Date | Period | Time | Zone | Winner |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 31, 2026 | 3 | 19:33 | Offensive | Vincent Trocheck |
| Jan 31, 2026 | 3 | 18:53 | Neutral | Vincent Trocheck |
| Jan 31, 2026 | 3 | 16:43 | Neutral | Sidney Crosby |
| Jan 31, 2026 | 3 | 02:41 | Neutral | Vincent Trocheck |
| Jan 31, 2026 | 3 | 00:38 | Neutral | Vincent Trocheck |
| Jan 31, 2026 | 2 | 15:31 | Defensive | Vincent Trocheck |
| Jan 31, 2026 | 2 | 11:14 | Offensive | Sidney Crosby |
| Jan 31, 2026 | 2 | 06:13 | Defensive | Vincent Trocheck |
| Jan 31, 2026 | 1 | 18:00 | Neutral | Vincent Trocheck |
| Jan 31, 2026 | 1 | 04:03 | Offensive | Vincent Trocheck |
| Jan 31, 2026 | 1 | 03:55 | Offensive | Vincent Trocheck |
| Oct 7, 2025 | 2 | 10:31 | Defensive | Sidney Crosby |