Alexander Wennberg vs Nick Schmaltz
2025-26 · Faceoff Head-to-Head
Scouting Report
These two are closely matched in overall FO% (46.0% vs 46.1%). Wennberg wins 44.4% vs right-shot opponents — Schmaltz shoots right.
Prediction Breakdown
Model
XGBoost ML Model
Overall FO% (Bayesian)
Wennberg 46.3% vs Schmaltz 46.6% (-0.1%)
H2H factor
Not applied (6 meetings, need 10+)
Offensive zone
Schmaltz 67.5%
Defensive zone
Wennberg 72.8%
Neutral zone
Wennberg 50.2%
Result
Alexander Wennberg favored at 51.8%
51.8%
48.2%
Wennberg
Schmaltz
Head-to-Head Record
4
-
2
(6 meetings)
4
2
Wennberg
Schmaltz
Last 6: Wennberg 4-2 Schmaltz
Zone Breakdown
Offensive Zone
Even
1
1
Wennberg
Schmaltz
2 total
Defensive Zone
Even
1
1
Wennberg
Schmaltz
2 total
Neutral Zone
Edge: Wennberg
2
0
Wennberg
Schmaltz
2 total
Situation Matchup
Situation
Wennberg
Schmaltz
Edge
Even Strength
45.8% (778)
45.9% (665)
-0.1%
Power Play
52.7% (239)
46.8% (111)
+5.9%
Penalty Kill
37.3% (169)
50.0% (24)
-12.7%
On penalty kill, Schmaltz has a +12.7% edge.
Handedness & Splits
Handedness
Schmaltz shoots right. Wennberg is 44.4% vs right-shot opponents (354).
Wennberg shoots left. Schmaltz is 41.7% vs left-shot opponents (559).
Home / Away
Wennberg
Schmaltz
Home
47.3% (607)
44.7% (409)
Away
44.6% (579)
47.6% (391)
By Period
Wennberg
Schmaltz
P1
44.5%
40.3%
P2
46.2%
47.6%
P3
47.4%
51.0%
OT
36.4%
0.0%
Final 5 min
45.4%
40.2%
Recent Form
Player
Last 50
Last 200
Career
Wennberg
50.0%▼
51.5%
46.0%
Schmaltz
46.0%▬
45.0%
46.1%
Recent Faceoffs
| Date | Period | Time | Zone | Winner |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nov 18, 2025 | 3 | 12:20 | Defensive | Alexander Wennberg |
| Nov 18, 2025 | 3 | 04:33 | Neutral | Alexander Wennberg |
| Nov 18, 2025 | 3 | 04:23 | Offensive | Nick Schmaltz |
| Nov 18, 2025 | 3 | 03:17 | Offensive | Alexander Wennberg |
| Nov 18, 2025 | 2 | 08:34 | Defensive | Nick Schmaltz |
| Nov 18, 2025 | 2 | 00:14 | Neutral | Alexander Wennberg |