Joe Veleno vs Samuel Helenius

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

Joe Veleno holds a +5.9% FO% edge overall.

Prediction Breakdown
Model XGBoost ML Model
Overall FO% (Bayesian) Veleno 50.9% vs Helenius 46.7% (+5.9%)
Offensive zone Veleno 52.5%
Defensive zone Veleno 52.2%
Neutral zone Helenius 52.1%
Result Joe Veleno favored at 50.9%
50.9%
49.1%
Veleno Helenius
No head-to-head faceoffs recorded

Situation Matchup

Situation
Veleno
Helenius
Edge
Even Strength
52.5% (278)
45.8% (212)
+6.7%
Penalty Kill
37.9% (29)
25.0% (4)
+12.9%
On penalty kill, Veleno has a +12.9% edge.

Handedness & Splits

Handedness
Helenius shoots left. Veleno is 51.9% vs left-shot opponents (187).
Veleno shoots left. Helenius is 44.6% vs left-shot opponents (157).
Home / Away
Veleno
Helenius
Home
49.6% (123)
46.2% (104)
Away
52.2% (184)
44.2% (113)
By Period
Veleno
Helenius
P1
54.1%
51.3%
P2
48.8%
38.6%
P3
52.6%
44.8%
Final 5 min
60.3%
36.6%

Recent Form

Player
Last 50
Last 200
Career
Veleno
52.0%
51.5%
51.1%
Helenius
46.0%
46.0%
45.2%