Justin Danforth vs Sidney Crosby

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

These two are closely matched in overall FO% (54.8% vs 55.5%).

Prediction Breakdown
Model XGBoost ML Model
Overall FO% (Bayesian) Danforth 51.1% vs Crosby 55.1% (-0.7%)
Offensive zone Crosby 79.2%
Defensive zone Danforth 57.7%
Neutral zone Crosby 58.1%
Result Sidney Crosby favored at 59.8%
40.2%
59.8%
Danforth Crosby
No head-to-head faceoffs recorded

Situation Matchup

Situation
Danforth
Crosby
Edge
Even Strength
78.9% (19)
53.3% (1,025)
+25.6%
Power Play
100.0% (1)
64.7% (249)
+35.3%
Penalty Kill
9.1% (11)
60.0% (15)
-50.9%
On penalty kill, Crosby has a +50.9% edge.

Handedness & Splits

Handedness
Crosby shoots left. Danforth is 52.4% vs left-shot opponents (21).
Danforth shoots right. Crosby is 57.3% vs right-shot opponents (375).
Home / Away
Danforth
Crosby
Home
50.0% (24)
56.9% (675)
Away
71.4% (7)
54.1% (614)
By Period
Danforth
Crosby
P1
55.6%
55.1%
P2
62.5%
53.1%
P3
50.0%
58.5%
Final 5 min
75.0%
54.8%

Recent Form

Player
Last 50
Last 200
Career
Danforth
54.0%
51.5%
54.8%
Crosby
46.0%
54.0%
55.5%