Scouting Report
These two are closely matched in overall FO% (52.2% vs 51.9%).
Prediction Breakdown
Model
XGBoost ML Model
Overall FO% (Bayesian)
Norris 52.1% vs Walker 51.6% (+0.3%)
H2H factor
Not applied (3 meetings, need 10+)
Offensive zone
Norris 56.0%
Defensive zone
Norris 51.7%
Neutral zone
Norris 56.2%
Result
Josh Norris favored at 54.7%
54.7%
45.3%
Norris
Walker
Head-to-Head Record
2
-
1
(3 meetings)
2
1
Norris
Walker
Zone Breakdown
Defensive Zone
Edge: Walker
0
1
Norris
Walker
1 total
Neutral Zone
Edge: Norris
2
0
Norris
Walker
2 total
Situation Matchup
Situation
Norris
Walker
Edge
Even Strength
52.5% (3,089)
52.7% (452)
-0.2%
Power Play
53.4% (412)
45.5% (11)
+7.9%
Penalty Kill
45.4% (240)
44.4% (36)
+1.0%
On power play, Norris has a +7.9% edge.
Handedness & Splits
Handedness
Walker shoots left. Norris is 51.3% vs left-shot opponents (2,419).
Norris shoots left. Walker is 52.1% vs left-shot opponents (303).
Home / Away
Norris
Walker
Home
53.1% (1,896)
52.7% (296)
Away
51.2% (1,845)
50.7% (203)
By Period
Norris
Walker
P1
55.5%
58.4%
P2
51.5%
47.4%
P3
50.1%
50.9%
Final 5 min
53.3%
54.3%
Recent Form
Player
Last 50
Last 200
Career
Norris
54.0%▲
51.0%
52.2%
Walker
52.0%▼
56.0%
51.9%
Recent Faceoffs
| Date | Period | Time | Zone | Winner |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 3, 2025 | 3 | 09:45 | Defensive | Nathan Walker |
| Jan 3, 2025 | 2 | 11:52 | Neutral | Josh Norris |
| Jan 3, 2025 | 2 | 11:46 | Neutral | Josh Norris |