Jamie Benn vs Sidney Crosby

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

Sidney Crosby holds a +6.1% FO% edge overall. Benn wins 56.5% vs left-shot opponents — Crosby shoots left.

Prediction Breakdown
Model XGBoost ML Model
Overall FO% (Bayesian) Benn 49.7% vs Crosby 55.1% (-6.1%)
Offensive zone Crosby 55.5%
Defensive zone Benn 51.9%
Neutral zone Crosby 56.3%
Result Sidney Crosby favored at 53.3%
46.7%
53.3%
Benn Crosby
No head-to-head faceoffs recorded

Situation Matchup

Situation
Benn
Crosby
Edge
Even Strength
46.3% (67)
53.3% (1,025)
-7.0%
Power Play
61.1% (18)
64.7% (249)
-3.6%
Penalty Kill
50.0% (2)
60.0% (15)
-10.0%
On penalty kill, Crosby has a +10.0% edge.

Handedness & Splits

Handedness
Crosby shoots left. Benn is 56.5% vs left-shot opponents (46).
Benn shoots left. Crosby is 54.8% vs left-shot opponents (914).
Home / Away
Benn
Crosby
Home
48.8% (41)
56.9% (675)
Away
50.0% (46)
54.1% (614)
By Period
Benn
Crosby
P1
34.6%
55.1%
P2
66.7%
53.1%
P3
45.2%
58.5%
Final 5 min
56.3%
54.8%

Recent Form

Player
Last 50
Last 200
Career
Benn
46.0%
52.5%
49.4%
Crosby
46.0%
54.0%
55.5%