Jack Eichel vs Jesperi Kotkaniemi

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

These two are closely matched in overall FO% (48.0% vs 47.9%).

Prediction Breakdown
Model XGBoost ML Model
Overall FO% (Bayesian) Eichel 48.2% vs Kotkaniemi 48.6% (+0.1%)
H2H factor Not applied (1 meetings, need 10+)
Offensive zone Kotkaniemi 61.9%
Defensive zone Eichel 56.8%
Neutral zone Eichel 54.7%
Result Jesperi Kotkaniemi favored at 61.9%
38.1%
61.9%
Eichel Kotkaniemi
Head-to-Head Record
1 - 0 (1 meetings)
1
0
Eichel Kotkaniemi

Zone Breakdown

Offensive Zone
Edge: Eichel
1
0
Eichel Kotkaniemi
1 total

Situation Matchup

Situation
Eichel
Kotkaniemi
Edge
Even Strength
48.2% (909)
47.3% (207)
+0.9%
Power Play
55.2% (67)
100.0% (3)
-44.8%
Penalty Kill
41.2% (97)
33.3% (3)
+7.9%
On power play, Kotkaniemi has a +44.8% edge.

Handedness & Splits

Handedness
Kotkaniemi shoots left. Eichel is 47.2% vs left-shot opponents (761).
Eichel shoots right. Kotkaniemi is 50.5% vs right-shot opponents (97).
Home / Away
Eichel
Kotkaniemi
Home
48.0% (564)
46.5% (129)
Away
47.9% (509)
50.0% (84)
By Period
Eichel
Kotkaniemi
P1
49.8%
51.3%
P2
48.6%
46.1%
P3
46.7%
45.9%
Final 5 min
54.1%
48.2%

Recent Form

Player
Last 50
Last 200
Career
Eichel
50.0%
50.0%
48.0%
Kotkaniemi
52.0%
49.0%
47.9%

Recent Faceoffs

Date Period Time Zone Winner
Oct 28, 2025 2 15:03 Offensive Jack Eichel