Blake Lizotte vs Jesperi Kotkaniemi

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

Jesperi Kotkaniemi holds a +4.7% FO% edge overall.

Prediction Breakdown
Model XGBoost ML Model
Overall FO% (Bayesian) Lizotte 47.5% vs Kotkaniemi 51.3% (-4.7%)
Offensive zone Kotkaniemi 65.1%
Defensive zone Lizotte 59.9%
Neutral zone Kotkaniemi 51.2%
Result Jesperi Kotkaniemi favored at 52.1%
47.9%
52.1%
Lizotte Kotkaniemi
No head-to-head faceoffs recorded

Situation Matchup

Situation
Lizotte
Kotkaniemi
Edge
Even Strength
47.9% (313)
51.7% (586)
-3.8%
Power Play
33.3% (6)
48.1% (52)
-14.8%
Penalty Kill
41.3% (46)
62.5% (8)
-21.2%
On penalty kill, Kotkaniemi has a +21.2% edge.

Handedness & Splits

Handedness
Kotkaniemi shoots left. Lizotte is 47.4% vs left-shot opponents (253).
Lizotte shoots left. Kotkaniemi is 51.6% vs left-shot opponents (463).
Home / Away
Lizotte
Kotkaniemi
Home
48.8% (170)
49.5% (313)
Away
45.1% (195)
53.5% (333)
By Period
Lizotte
Kotkaniemi
P1
44.4%
54.5%
P2
53.3%
51.1%
P3
43.0%
49.0%
Final 5 min
43.0%
50.0%

Recent Form

Player
Last 50
Last 200
Career
Lizotte
60.0%
55.0%
46.8%
Kotkaniemi
52.0%
48.0%
51.5%