Anthony Cirelli vs Nick Schmaltz

2024-25 · Faceoff Head-to-Head
Scouting Report

These two are closely matched in overall FO% (50.1% vs 49.2%). Look for Cirelli on defensive-zone draws (100% H2H, 3 meetings).

Prediction Breakdown
Model XGBoost ML Model
Overall FO% (Bayesian) Cirelli 50.1% vs Schmaltz 49.4% (+0.9%)
H2H factor Not applied (9 meetings, need 10+)
Offensive zone Schmaltz 61.6%
Defensive zone Cirelli 80.1%
Neutral zone Cirelli 61.3%
Result Anthony Cirelli favored at 57.4%
57.4%
42.6%
Cirelli Schmaltz
Head-to-Head Record
6 - 3 (9 meetings)
6
3
Cirelli Schmaltz
Last 9: Cirelli 6-3 Schmaltz

Zone Breakdown

Offensive Zone
Edge: Schmaltz
1
3
Cirelli Schmaltz
4 total
Defensive Zone
Edge: Cirelli
3
0
Cirelli Schmaltz
3 total
Neutral Zone
Edge: Cirelli
2
0
Cirelli Schmaltz
2 total

Situation Matchup

Situation
Cirelli
Schmaltz
Edge
Even Strength
49.9% (1,052)
48.1% (268)
+1.8%
Power Play
54.9% (82)
50.5% (91)
+4.4%
Penalty Kill
48.7% (158)
58.8% (17)
-10.1%
On penalty kill, Schmaltz has a +10.1% edge.

Handedness & Splits

Handedness
Schmaltz shoots right. Cirelli is 50.6% vs right-shot opponents (462).
Cirelli shoots left. Schmaltz is 48.1% vs left-shot opponents (291).
Home / Away
Cirelli
Schmaltz
Home
46.7% (649)
49.0% (206)
Away
53.5% (643)
49.4% (170)
By Period
Cirelli
Schmaltz
P1
50.1%
53.6%
P2
51.1%
46.2%
P3
48.5%
50.4%
OT
64.3%
16.7%
Final 5 min
49.7%
39.6%

Recent Form

Player
Last 50
Last 200
Career
Cirelli
50.0%
53.0%
50.1%
Schmaltz
46.0%
45.0%
49.2%

Recent Faceoffs

Date Period Time Zone Winner
Mar 27, 2025 3 17:04 Defensive Anthony Cirelli
Mar 27, 2025 3 16:58 Offensive Nick Schmaltz
Mar 27, 2025 3 13:47 Defensive Anthony Cirelli
Mar 27, 2025 2 11:42 Offensive Nick Schmaltz
Mar 27, 2025 2 06:22 Neutral Anthony Cirelli
Mar 27, 2025 1 15:51 Offensive Anthony Cirelli
Mar 22, 2025 3 17:11 Defensive Anthony Cirelli
Mar 22, 2025 2 08:38 Neutral Anthony Cirelli
Mar 22, 2025 2 00:26 Offensive Nick Schmaltz