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 |