Scouting Report
These two are closely matched in overall FO% (49.8% vs 49.7%). Howden wins 53.1% vs left-shot opponents — Haula shoots left.
Prediction Breakdown
Model
XGBoost ML Model
Overall FO% (Bayesian)
Howden 49.8% vs Haula 49.7% (+0.1%)
H2H factor
Not applied (5 meetings, need 10+)
Offensive zone
Haula 50.5%
Defensive zone
Haula 50.8%
Neutral zone
Haula 51.4%
Result
Erik Haula favored at 50.9%
49.1%
50.9%
Howden
Haula
Head-to-Head Record
0
-
5
(5 meetings)
0
5
Howden
Haula
Last 5: Howden 0-5 Haula
Zone Breakdown
Offensive Zone
Edge: Haula
0
2
Howden
Haula
2 total
Defensive Zone
Edge: Haula
0
1
Howden
Haula
1 total
Neutral Zone
Edge: Haula
0
2
Howden
Haula
2 total
Situation Matchup
Situation
Howden
Haula
Edge
Even Strength
49.8% (402)
49.9% (747)
-0.1%
Power Play
55.6% (18)
53.8% (78)
+1.8%
Penalty Kill
47.1% (34)
42.4% (66)
+4.7%
On penalty kill, Howden has a +4.7% edge.
Handedness & Splits
Handedness
Haula shoots left. Howden is 53.1% vs left-shot opponents (275).
Howden shoots left. Haula is 48.9% vs left-shot opponents (573).
Home / Away
Howden
Haula
Home
46.5% (217)
48.5% (468)
Away
52.7% (237)
51.1% (423)
By Period
Howden
Haula
P1
51.4%
52.5%
P2
51.6%
51.1%
P3
48.5%
45.9%
OT
26.7%
50.0%
Final 5 min
50.5%
50.0%
Recent Form
Player
Last 50
Last 200
Career
Howden
46.0%▬
45.0%
49.8%
Haula
40.0%▼
46.5%
49.7%
Recent Faceoffs
| Date | Period | Time | Zone | Winner |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 21, 2026 | 3 | 04:03 | Neutral | Erik Haula |
| Mar 21, 2026 | 1 | 19:39 | Offensive | Erik Haula |
| Mar 21, 2026 | 1 | 17:19 | Defensive | Erik Haula |
| Dec 31, 2025 | 3 | 11:40 | Offensive | Erik Haula |
| Dec 31, 2025 | 3 | 01:36 | Neutral | Erik Haula |