Scouting Report
These two are closely matched in overall FO% (49.2% vs 49.6%). Ek wins 46.7% vs left-shot opponents — Kozak shoots left.
Prediction Breakdown
Model
XGBoost ML Model
Overall FO% (Bayesian)
Ek 49.2% vs Kozak 49.7% (-0.4%)
H2H factor
Not applied (5 meetings, need 10+)
Offensive zone
Ek 74.4%
Defensive zone
Kozak 62.2%
Neutral zone
Ek 52.0%
Result
Tyson Kozak favored at 50.9%
49.1%
50.9%
Ek
Kozak
Head-to-Head Record
3
-
2
(5 meetings)
3
2
Ek
Kozak
Last 5: Ek 3-2 Kozak
Zone Breakdown
Defensive Zone
Edge: Ek
1
0
Ek
Kozak
1 total
Neutral Zone
Even
2
2
Ek
Kozak
4 total
Situation Matchup
Situation
Ek
Kozak
Edge
Even Strength
48.1% (858)
49.3% (294)
-1.2%
Power Play
53.3% (272)
60.0% (5)
-6.7%
Penalty Kill
47.9% (188)
50.0% (40)
-2.1%
On power play, Kozak has a +6.7% edge.
Handedness & Splits
Handedness
Kozak shoots left. Ek is 46.7% vs left-shot opponents (901).
Ek shoots left. Kozak is 47.7% vs left-shot opponents (239).
Home / Away
Ek
Kozak
Home
49.9% (693)
45.5% (145)
Away
48.3% (625)
52.6% (194)
By Period
Ek
Kozak
P1
47.4%
53.4%
P2
53.1%
50.0%
P3
46.3%
44.3%
Final 5 min
44.6%
44.3%
Recent Form
Player
Last 50
Last 200
Career
Ek
60.0%▲
52.0%
49.2%
Kozak
50.0%▬
49.0%
49.6%
Recent Faceoffs
| Date | Period | Time | Zone | Winner |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nov 29, 2025 | 3 | 15:21 | Neutral | Joel Eriksson Ek |
| Nov 29, 2025 | 3 | 06:24 | Defensive | Joel Eriksson Ek |
| Nov 29, 2025 | 3 | 00:00 | Neutral | Tyson Kozak |
| Nov 29, 2025 | 2 | 00:00 | Neutral | Tyson Kozak |
| Nov 29, 2025 | 1 | 00:00 | Neutral | Joel Eriksson Ek |