Joe Veleno vs Samuel Helenius

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

Joe Veleno holds a +7.3% FO% edge overall.

Prediction Breakdown
Model XGBoost ML Model
Overall FO% (Bayesian) Veleno 50.9% vs Helenius 46.6% (+7.3%)
Offensive zone Veleno 50.1%
Defensive zone Veleno 59.4%
Neutral zone Veleno 52.9%
Result Joe Veleno favored at 54.1%
54.1%
45.9%
Veleno Helenius
No head-to-head faceoffs recorded

Situation Matchup

Situation
Veleno
Helenius
Edge
Even Strength
53.1% (262)
44.5% (128)
+8.6%
Penalty Kill
30.4% (23)
33.3% (3)
-2.9%
On even strength, Veleno has a +8.6% edge.

Handedness & Splits

Handedness
Helenius shoots left. Veleno is 51.7% vs left-shot opponents (172).
Veleno shoots left. Helenius is 42.6% vs left-shot opponents (101).
Home / Away
Veleno
Helenius
Home
49.6% (123)
43.1% (58)
Away
52.5% (162)
44.6% (74)
By Period
Veleno
Helenius
P1
53.8%
49.1%
P2
47.8%
35.1%
P3
54.5%
45.0%
Final 5 min
61.2%
28.6%

Recent Form

Player
Last 50
Last 200
Career
Veleno
50.0%
50.5%
51.2%
Helenius
40.0%
45.0%
43.9%