Artem Anisimov vs Blake Wheeler
All Seasons · Faceoff Head-to-Head
Scouting Report
These two are closely matched in overall FO% (46.2% vs 45.9%). Look for Wheeler on defensive-zone draws (75% H2H, 4 meetings). Anisimov wins 43.7% vs right-shot opponents — Wheeler shoots right.
Prediction Breakdown
Model
XGBoost ML Model
Overall FO% (Bayesian)
Anisimov 46.2% vs Wheeler 46.1% (+0.3%)
H2H factor
Wheeler leads 5-5 in 10 meetings
Offensive zone
Wheeler 58.5%
Defensive zone
Anisimov 64.1%
Neutral zone
Anisimov 52.9%
Result
Artem Anisimov favored at 56.3%
56.3%
43.7%
Anisimov
Wheeler
Head-to-Head Record
5
-
5
(10 meetings)
5
5
Anisimov
Wheeler
Last 10: Anisimov 5-5 Wheeler
Zone Breakdown
Offensive Zone
Edge: Anisimov
1
0
Anisimov
Wheeler
1 total
Defensive Zone
Edge: Wheeler
1
3
Anisimov
Wheeler
4 total
Neutral Zone
Edge: Anisimov
3
2
Anisimov
Wheeler
5 total
Situation Matchup
Situation
Anisimov
Wheeler
Edge
Even Strength
46.5% (5,598)
46.7% (1,369)
-0.2%
Power Play
48.8% (727)
46.9% (207)
+1.9%
Penalty Kill
39.3% (560)
35.7% (129)
+3.6%
On penalty kill, Anisimov has a +3.6% edge.
Handedness & Splits
Handedness
Wheeler shoots right. Anisimov is 43.7% vs right-shot opponents (2,607).
Anisimov shoots left. Wheeler is 48.4% vs left-shot opponents (1,172).
Home / Away
Anisimov
Wheeler
Home
48.7% (3,544)
47.5% (883)
Away
43.5% (3,356)
44.2% (822)
By Period
Anisimov
Wheeler
P1
45.7%
45.0%
P2
46.1%
48.2%
P3
46.8%
44.5%
OT
46.5%
37.5%
Final 5 min
46.0%
42.4%
Recent Form
Player
Last 50
Last 200
Career
Anisimov
40.0%▼
45.5%
46.2%
Wheeler
60.0%▲
53.0%
45.9%
Recent Faceoffs
| Date | Period | Time | Zone | Winner |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 29, 2018 | 1 | 04:04 | Defensive | Blake Wheeler |
| Mar 15, 2018 | 1 | 03:43 | Neutral | Artem Anisimov |
| Dec 4, 2016 | 3 | 12:14 | Defensive | Blake Wheeler |
| Dec 4, 2016 | 3 | 10:40 | Neutral | Blake Wheeler |
| Dec 4, 2016 | 3 | 01:51 | Offensive | Artem Anisimov |
| Dec 4, 2016 | 3 | 00:00 | Neutral | Artem Anisimov |
| Dec 4, 2016 | 2 | 00:00 | Neutral | Blake Wheeler |
| Dec 4, 2016 | 1 | 17:22 | Defensive | Artem Anisimov |
| Nov 15, 2016 | 2 | 03:01 | Defensive | Blake Wheeler |
| Nov 15, 2016 | 2 | 00:00 | Neutral | Artem Anisimov |