Brandon Saad vs Nick Schmaltz

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

Nick Schmaltz holds a +18.1% FO% edge overall.

Prediction Breakdown
Model XGBoost ML Model
Overall FO% (Bayesian) Saad 45.3% vs Schmaltz 47.1% (-18.1%)
Offensive zone Schmaltz 74.4%
Defensive zone Saad 58.0%
Neutral zone Schmaltz 52.2%
Result Nick Schmaltz favored at 56.2%
43.8%
56.2%
Saad Schmaltz
No head-to-head faceoffs recorded

Situation Matchup

Situation
Saad
Schmaltz
Edge
Even Strength
32.0% (25)
46.5% (484)
-14.5%
Penalty Kill
0.0% (3)
46.7% (15)
-46.7%
On penalty kill, Schmaltz has a +46.7% edge.

Handedness & Splits

Handedness
Schmaltz shoots right. Saad is 18.2% vs right-shot opponents (11).
Saad shoots left. Schmaltz is 42.3% vs left-shot opponents (421).
Home / Away
Saad
Schmaltz
Home
37.5% (16)
45.3% (298)
Away
16.7% (12)
48.0% (300)
By Period
Saad
Schmaltz
P1
43.8%
40.4%
P2
10.0%
46.8%
P3
0.0%
53.4%
Final 5 min
33.3%
41.3%

Recent Form

Player
Last 50
Last 200
Career
Saad
28.0%
37.5%
28.6%
Schmaltz
40.0%
46.0%
46.7%