Joe Veleno vs Sean Kuraly

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

These two are closely matched in overall FO% (51.1% vs 51.1%).

Prediction Breakdown
Model XGBoost ML Model
Overall FO% (Bayesian) Veleno 50.9% vs Kuraly 51.0% (+0.0%)
H2H factor Not applied (2 meetings, need 10+)
Offensive zone Veleno 64.1%
Defensive zone Kuraly 65.8%
Neutral zone Kuraly 51.8%
Result Sean Kuraly favored at 58.8%
41.2%
58.8%
Veleno Kuraly
Head-to-Head Record
1 - 1 (2 meetings)
1
1
Veleno Kuraly

Zone Breakdown

Defensive Zone
Edge: Veleno
1
0
Veleno Kuraly
1 total
Neutral Zone
Edge: Kuraly
0
1
Veleno Kuraly
1 total

Situation Matchup

Situation
Veleno
Kuraly
Edge
Even Strength
52.5% (278)
52.6% (464)
-0.1%
Penalty Kill
37.9% (29)
46.5% (155)
-8.6%
On penalty kill, Kuraly has a +8.6% edge.

Handedness & Splits

Handedness
Kuraly shoots left. Veleno is 51.9% vs left-shot opponents (187).
Veleno shoots left. Kuraly is 54.3% vs left-shot opponents (385).
Home / Away
Veleno
Kuraly
Home
49.6% (123)
55.9% (322)
Away
52.2% (184)
46.0% (298)
By Period
Veleno
Kuraly
P1
54.1%
55.9%
P2
48.8%
46.7%
P3
52.6%
50.7%
OT
25.0%
0.0%
Final 5 min
60.3%
50.6%

Recent Form

Player
Last 50
Last 200
Career
Veleno
52.0%
51.5%
51.1%
Kuraly
66.0%
61.0%
51.1%

Recent Faceoffs

Date Period Time Zone Winner
Dec 23, 2025 1 04:20 Defensive Joe Veleno
Nov 15, 2025 1 03:52 Neutral Sean Kuraly