David Perron vs Evgeni Malkin

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

Evgeni Malkin holds a +14.5% FO% edge overall.

Prediction Breakdown
Model XGBoost ML Model
Overall FO% (Bayesian) Perron 48.2% vs Malkin 46.1% (-14.5%)
Offensive zone Malkin 70.9%
Defensive zone Malkin 59.1%
Neutral zone Malkin 53.0%
Result Evgeni Malkin favored at 61.0%
39.0%
61.0%
Perron Malkin
No head-to-head faceoffs recorded

Situation Matchup

Situation
Perron
Malkin
Edge
Even Strength
22.2% (9)
45.7% (219)
-23.5%
On even strength, Malkin has a +23.5% edge.

Handedness & Splits

Handedness
Malkin shoots left. Perron is 33.3% vs left-shot opponents (6).
Perron shoots right. Malkin is 42.6% vs right-shot opponents (68).
Home / Away
Perron
Malkin
Home
28.6% (7)
50.4% (113)
Away
33.3% (3)
39.4% (132)
By Period
Perron
Malkin
P1
0.0%
47.7%
P2
40.0%
44.9%
P3
33.3%
40.0%
Final 5 min
100.0%
35.3%

Recent Form

Player
Last 50
Last 200
Career
Perron
38.0%
40.0%
30.0%
Malkin
36.0%
46.0%
44.5%