Scouting Report
These two are closely matched in overall FO% (51.1% vs 51.3%).
Prediction Breakdown
Model
XGBoost ML Model
Overall FO% (Bayesian)
Veleno 50.9% vs Pinto 51.1% (-0.2%)
H2H factor
Not applied (2 meetings, need 10+)
Offensive zone
Veleno 59.5%
Defensive zone
Pinto 66.0%
Neutral zone
Veleno 53.0%
Result
Shane Pinto favored at 53.3%
46.7%
53.3%
Veleno
Pinto
Head-to-Head Record
1
-
1
(2 meetings)
1
1
Veleno
Pinto
Zone Breakdown
Offensive Zone
Edge: Pinto
0
1
Veleno
Pinto
1 total
Defensive Zone
Edge: Veleno
1
0
Veleno
Pinto
1 total
Situation Matchup
Situation
Veleno
Pinto
Edge
Even Strength
52.5% (278)
50.5% (556)
+2.0%
Penalty Kill
37.9% (29)
51.1% (94)
-13.2%
On penalty kill, Pinto has a +13.2% edge.
Handedness & Splits
Handedness
Pinto shoots right. Veleno is 50.0% vs right-shot opponents (120).
Veleno shoots left. Pinto is 51.1% vs left-shot opponents (491).
Home / Away
Veleno
Pinto
Home
49.6% (123)
50.0% (310)
Away
52.2% (184)
52.3% (365)
By Period
Veleno
Pinto
P1
54.1%
51.8%
P2
48.8%
49.8%
P3
52.6%
53.1%
OT
25.0%
44.4%
Final 5 min
60.3%
51.9%
Recent Form
Player
Last 50
Last 200
Career
Veleno
52.0%▬
51.5%
51.1%
Pinto
54.0%▲
52.5%
51.3%
Recent Faceoffs
| Date | Period | Time | Zone | Winner |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dec 2, 2025 | 2 | 09:34 | Defensive | Joe Veleno |
| Dec 2, 2025 | 2 | 09:24 | Offensive | Shane Pinto |