Ivan Barbashev vs Joel Eriksson Ek
2025-26 · Faceoff Head-to-Head
Scouting Report
Joel Eriksson Ek holds a +26.1% FO% edge overall. Barbashev wins 24.3% vs left-shot opponents — Ek shoots left.
Prediction Breakdown
Model
XGBoost ML Model
Overall FO% (Bayesian)
Barbashev 40.8% vs Ek 49.2% (-26.1%)
H2H factor
Not applied (2 meetings, need 10+)
Offensive zone
Ek 67.2%
Defensive zone
Ek 92.7%
Neutral zone
Ek 86.3%
Result
Joel Eriksson Ek favored at 67.2%
32.8%
67.2%
Barbashev
Ek
Head-to-Head Record
2
-
0
(2 meetings)
2
0
Barbashev
Ek
Zone Breakdown
Offensive Zone
Edge: Barbashev
2
0
Barbashev
Ek
2 total
Situation Matchup
Situation
Barbashev
Ek
Edge
Even Strength
20.0% (45)
48.1% (858)
-28.1%
Power Play
42.9% (7)
53.3% (272)
-10.4%
On even strength, Ek has a +28.1% edge.
Handedness & Splits
Handedness
Ek shoots left. Barbashev is 24.3% vs left-shot opponents (37).
Barbashev shoots left. Ek is 46.7% vs left-shot opponents (901).
Home / Away
Barbashev
Ek
Home
23.1% (26)
49.9% (693)
Away
23.1% (26)
48.3% (625)
By Period
Barbashev
Ek
P1
36.4%
47.4%
P2
6.7%
53.1%
P3
20.0%
46.3%
Final 5 min
0.0%
44.6%
Recent Form
Player
Last 50
Last 200
Career
Barbashev
24.0%▼
35.0%
23.1%
Ek
60.0%▲
52.0%
49.2%
Recent Faceoffs
| Date | Period | Time | Zone | Winner |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 6, 2026 | 3 | 10:25 | Offensive | Ivan Barbashev |
| Dec 29, 2025 | 1 | 09:39 | Offensive | Ivan Barbashev |