Alex Newhook vs Ben Kindel

2025-26 · Faceoff Head-to-Head
Scouting Report

These two are closely matched in overall FO% (43.3% vs 43.5%). Newhook wins 43.8% vs right-shot opponents — Kindel shoots right.

Prediction Breakdown
Model XGBoost ML Model
Overall FO% (Bayesian) Newhook 45.6% vs Kindel 44.5% (-0.2%)
Offensive zone Kindel 50.3%
Defensive zone Kindel 56.2%
Neutral zone Kindel 53.7%
Result Ben Kindel favored at 53.4%
46.6%
53.4%
Newhook Kindel
No head-to-head faceoffs recorded

Situation Matchup

Situation
Newhook
Kindel
Edge
Even Strength
43.7% (174)
42.6% (530)
+1.1%
Power Play
25.0% (8)
53.8% (39)
-28.8%
Penalty Kill
50.0% (12)
47.4% (19)
+2.6%
On power play, Kindel has a +28.8% edge.

Handedness & Splits

Handedness
Kindel shoots right. Newhook is 43.8% vs right-shot opponents (73).
Newhook shoots left. Kindel is 45.0% vs left-shot opponents (398).
Home / Away
Newhook
Kindel
Home
45.4% (108)
45.0% (291)
Away
40.7% (86)
42.1% (297)
By Period
Newhook
Kindel
P1
39.0%
40.2%
P2
41.0%
45.1%
P3
50.0%
41.5%
OT
100.0%
92.9%
Final 5 min
35.6%
38.2%

Recent Form

Player
Last 50
Last 200
Career
Newhook
50.0%
43.0%
43.3%
Kindel
34.0%
36.0%
43.5%