Kevin Hayes vs Mathew Barzal

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

Mathew Barzal holds a +4.5% FO% edge overall. Hayes wins 31.3% vs right-shot opponents — Barzal shoots right.

Prediction Breakdown
Model XGBoost ML Model
Overall FO% (Bayesian) Hayes 42.7% vs Barzal 41.9% (-4.5%)
Offensive zone Barzal 54.9%
Defensive zone Barzal 62.4%
Neutral zone Hayes 53.9%
Result Mathew Barzal favored at 54.4%
45.6%
54.4%
Hayes Barzal
No head-to-head faceoffs recorded

Situation Matchup

Situation
Hayes
Barzal
Edge
Even Strength
31.9% (91)
40.9% (469)
-9.0%
Power Play
64.3% (14)
34.2% (38)
+30.1%
Penalty Kill
0.0% (1)
28.6% (7)
-28.6%
On power play, Hayes has a +30.1% edge.

Handedness & Splits

Handedness
Barzal shoots right. Hayes is 31.3% vs right-shot opponents (48).
Hayes shoots left. Barzal is 39.4% vs left-shot opponents (398).
Home / Away
Hayes
Barzal
Home
30.6% (49)
39.2% (250)
Away
40.4% (57)
41.3% (264)
By Period
Hayes
Barzal
P1
22.9%
46.3%
P2
40.0%
36.7%
P3
44.4%
38.5%
Final 5 min
30.4%
41.1%

Recent Form

Player
Last 50
Last 200
Career
Hayes
30.0%
42.5%
35.8%
Barzal
44.0%
45.0%
40.3%