Kevin Rooney vs Noah Cates

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

Noah Cates holds a +20.0% FO% edge overall.

Prediction Breakdown
Model XGBoost ML Model
Overall FO% (Bayesian) Rooney 48.1% vs Cates 45.5% (-20.0%)
Offensive zone Cates 57.4%
Defensive zone Cates 66.5%
Neutral zone Cates 56.5%
Result Noah Cates favored at 60.2%
39.8%
60.2%
Rooney Cates
No head-to-head faceoffs recorded

Situation Matchup

Situation
Rooney
Cates
Edge
Even Strength
25.0% (8)
45.5% (756)
-20.5%
On even strength, Cates has a +20.5% edge.

Handedness & Splits

Handedness
Cates shoots left. Rooney is 20.0% vs left-shot opponents (5).
Rooney shoots left. Cates is 43.1% vs left-shot opponents (564).
By Period
Rooney
Cates
P1
0.0%
46.0%
P2
40.0%
47.5%
Final 5 min
0.0%
44.8%

Recent Form

Player
Last 50
Last 200
Career
Rooney
40.0%
47.0%
25.0%
Cates
50.0%
45.5%
45.0%