Samuel Helenius vs Sean Couturier
2025-26 · Faceoff Head-to-Head
Scouting Report
Sean Couturier holds a +8.7% FO% edge overall. Helenius wins 44.6% vs left-shot opponents — Couturier shoots left.
Prediction Breakdown
Model
XGBoost ML Model
Overall FO% (Bayesian)
Helenius 46.7% vs Couturier 53.6% (-8.7%)
H2H factor
Not applied (5 meetings, need 10+)
Offensive zone
Helenius 68.9%
Defensive zone
Helenius 80.2%
Neutral zone
Helenius 77.3%
Result
Samuel Helenius favored at 76.8%
76.8%
23.2%
Helenius
Couturier
Head-to-Head Record
1
-
4
(5 meetings)
1
4
Helenius
Couturier
Last 5: Helenius 1-4 Couturier
Zone Breakdown
Offensive Zone
Edge: Couturier
0
1
Helenius
Couturier
1 total
Defensive Zone
Edge: Couturier
0
2
Helenius
Couturier
2 total
Neutral Zone
Even
1
1
Helenius
Couturier
2 total
Situation Matchup
Situation
Helenius
Couturier
Edge
Even Strength
45.8% (212)
53.9% (792)
-8.1%
Power Play
0.0% (1)
62.9% (70)
-62.9%
Penalty Kill
25.0% (4)
51.3% (234)
-26.3%
On power play, Couturier has a +62.9% edge.
Handedness & Splits
Handedness
Couturier shoots left. Helenius is 44.6% vs left-shot opponents (157).
Helenius shoots left. Couturier is 52.4% vs left-shot opponents (696).
Home / Away
Helenius
Couturier
Home
46.2% (104)
51.4% (541)
Away
44.2% (113)
56.4% (555)
By Period
Helenius
Couturier
P1
51.3%
56.0%
P2
38.6%
52.6%
P3
44.8%
54.3%
Final 5 min
36.6%
55.3%
Recent Form
Player
Last 50
Last 200
Career
Helenius
46.0%▬
46.0%
45.2%
Couturier
64.0%▲
56.0%
53.9%
Recent Faceoffs
| Date | Period | Time | Zone | Winner |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 31, 2026 | 3 | 06:52 | Offensive | Sean Couturier |
| Jan 31, 2026 | 3 | 06:43 | Defensive | Sean Couturier |
| Jan 31, 2026 | 2 | 16:23 | Defensive | Sean Couturier |
| Jan 31, 2026 | 1 | 11:32 | Neutral | Sean Couturier |
| Jan 31, 2026 | 1 | 07:46 | Neutral | Samuel Helenius |