Ivan Barbashev vs Pavel Buchnevich

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

Pavel Buchnevich holds a +17.1% FO% edge overall. Barbashev wins 24.3% vs left-shot opponents — Buchnevich shoots left.

Prediction Breakdown
Model XGBoost ML Model
Overall FO% (Bayesian) Barbashev 40.8% vs Buchnevich 43.3% (-17.1%)
Offensive zone Barbashev 58.7%
Defensive zone Buchnevich 61.5%
Neutral zone Buchnevich 56.4%
Result Pavel Buchnevich favored at 53.1%
46.9%
53.1%
Barbashev Buchnevich
No head-to-head faceoffs recorded

Situation Matchup

Situation
Barbashev
Buchnevich
Edge
Even Strength
20.0% (45)
40.5% (190)
-20.5%
Power Play
42.9% (7)
42.9% (14)
+0.0%
On even strength, Buchnevich has a +20.5% edge.

Handedness & Splits

Handedness
Buchnevich shoots left. Barbashev is 24.3% vs left-shot opponents (37).
Barbashev shoots left. Buchnevich is 37.6% vs left-shot opponents (133).
Home / Away
Barbashev
Buchnevich
Home
23.1% (26)
40.7% (118)
Away
23.1% (26)
39.6% (96)
By Period
Barbashev
Buchnevich
P1
36.4%
42.3%
P2
6.7%
37.5%
P3
20.0%
40.3%
Final 5 min
0.0%
40.5%

Recent Form

Player
Last 50
Last 200
Career
Barbashev
24.0%
35.0%
23.1%
Buchnevich
48.0%
41.0%
40.2%