Joel Eriksson Ek vs Mikko Rantanen
2025-26 · Faceoff Head-to-Head
Scouting Report
These two are closely matched in overall FO% (49.2% vs 49.3%). Ek wins 46.7% vs left-shot opponents — Rantanen shoots left.
Prediction Breakdown
Model
XGBoost ML Model
Overall FO% (Bayesian)
Ek 49.2% vs Rantanen 49.7% (-0.1%)
H2H factor
Not applied (1 meetings, need 10+)
Offensive zone
Rantanen 56.7%
Defensive zone
Ek 74.9%
Neutral zone
Ek 62.5%
Result
Joel Eriksson Ek favored at 74.9%
74.9%
25.1%
Ek
Rantanen
Head-to-Head Record
1
-
0
(1 meetings)
1
0
Ek
Rantanen
Zone Breakdown
Defensive Zone
Edge: Ek
1
0
Ek
Rantanen
1 total
Situation Matchup
Situation
Ek
Rantanen
Edge
Even Strength
48.1% (858)
48.9% (47)
-0.8%
Power Play
53.3% (272)
50.0% (22)
+3.3%
On power play, Ek has a +3.3% edge.
Handedness & Splits
Handedness
Rantanen shoots left. Ek is 46.7% vs left-shot opponents (901).
Ek shoots left. Rantanen is 55.2% vs left-shot opponents (29).
Home / Away
Ek
Rantanen
Home
49.9% (693)
48.4% (31)
Away
48.3% (625)
50.0% (38)
By Period
Ek
Rantanen
P1
47.4%
50.0%
P2
53.1%
30.0%
P3
46.3%
72.2%
OT
54.9%
42.9%
Final 5 min
44.6%
38.5%
Recent Form
Player
Last 50
Last 200
Career
Ek
60.0%▲
52.0%
49.2%
Rantanen
48.0%▼
52.5%
49.3%
Recent Faceoffs
| Date | Period | Time | Zone | Winner |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dec 11, 2025 | 1 | 08:51 | Defensive | Joel Eriksson Ek |