Dawson Mercer vs Steven Stamkos

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

Steven Stamkos holds a +17.3% FO% edge overall. Mercer wins 44.6% vs right-shot opponents — Stamkos shoots right.

Prediction Breakdown
Model XGBoost ML Model
Overall FO% (Bayesian) Mercer 41.9% vs Stamkos 55.4% (-17.3%)
Offensive zone Stamkos 64.2%
Defensive zone Stamkos 57.6%
Neutral zone Stamkos 53.8%
Result Steven Stamkos favored at 58.5%
41.5%
58.5%
Mercer Stamkos
No head-to-head faceoffs recorded

Situation Matchup

Situation
Mercer
Stamkos
Edge
Even Strength
38.8% (263)
57.1% (368)
-18.3%
Power Play
35.3% (17)
55.2% (96)
-19.9%
Penalty Kill
54.5% (11)
50.0% (10)
+4.5%
On power play, Stamkos has a +19.9% edge.

Handedness & Splits

Handedness
Stamkos shoots right. Mercer is 44.6% vs right-shot opponents (101).
Mercer shoots right. Stamkos is 50.4% vs right-shot opponents (121).
Home / Away
Mercer
Stamkos
Home
35.2% (145)
53.9% (230)
Away
43.2% (146)
59.0% (244)
By Period
Mercer
Stamkos
P1
32.7%
56.7%
P2
42.7%
54.1%
P3
42.9%
59.2%
Final 5 min
39.2%
59.3%

Recent Form

Player
Last 50
Last 200
Career
Mercer
34.0%
36.5%
39.2%
Stamkos
66.0%
56.5%
56.5%