Blake Lizotte vs Jesperi Kotkaniemi

2024-25 · Faceoff Head-to-Head
Scouting Report

These two are closely matched in overall FO% (51.0% vs 51.8%). Lizotte wins 54.1% vs left-shot opponents — Kotkaniemi shoots left.

Prediction Breakdown
Model XGBoost ML Model
Overall FO% (Bayesian) Lizotte 50.8% vs Kotkaniemi 51.5% (-0.8%)
H2H factor Not applied (2 meetings, need 10+)
Offensive zone Kotkaniemi 77.3%
Defensive zone Lizotte 75.6%
Neutral zone Lizotte 56.4%
Result Jesperi Kotkaniemi favored at 60.4%
39.6%
60.4%
Lizotte Kotkaniemi
Head-to-Head Record
0 - 2 (2 meetings)
0
2
Lizotte Kotkaniemi

Zone Breakdown

Offensive Zone
Edge: Kotkaniemi
0
1
Lizotte Kotkaniemi
1 total
Neutral Zone
Edge: Kotkaniemi
0
1
Lizotte Kotkaniemi
1 total

Situation Matchup

Situation
Lizotte
Kotkaniemi
Edge
Even Strength
53.5% (299)
52.8% (670)
+0.7%
Power Play
0.0% (4)
37.5% (32)
-37.5%
Penalty Kill
38.6% (44)
14.3% (7)
+24.3%
On power play, Kotkaniemi has a +37.5% edge.

Handedness & Splits

Handedness
Kotkaniemi shoots left. Lizotte is 54.1% vs left-shot opponents (207).
Lizotte shoots left. Kotkaniemi is 50.3% vs left-shot opponents (459).
Home / Away
Lizotte
Kotkaniemi
Home
52.0% (198)
52.5% (366)
Away
49.7% (149)
51.0% (343)
By Period
Lizotte
Kotkaniemi
P1
50.0%
53.8%
P2
50.9%
49.2%
P3
52.2%
52.6%
Final 5 min
60.9%
51.3%

Recent Form

Player
Last 50
Last 200
Career
Lizotte
60.0%
55.0%
51.0%
Kotkaniemi
52.0%
48.0%
51.8%

Recent Faceoffs

Date Period Time Zone Winner
Nov 7, 2024 3 12:54 Offensive Jesperi Kotkaniemi
Nov 7, 2024 2 13:52 Neutral Jesperi Kotkaniemi