Dylan Larkin vs Evgeni Malkin

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

Dylan Larkin holds a +8.1% FO% edge overall. Larkin wins 53.3% vs left-shot opponents — Malkin shoots left.

Prediction Breakdown
Model XGBoost ML Model
Overall FO% (Bayesian) Larkin 52.4% vs Malkin 46.1% (+8.1%)
Offensive zone Malkin 68.1%
Defensive zone Larkin 71.0%
Neutral zone Larkin 51.2%
Result Dylan Larkin favored at 51.3%
51.3%
48.7%
Larkin Malkin
No head-to-head faceoffs recorded

Situation Matchup

Situation
Larkin
Malkin
Edge
Even Strength
51.7% (878)
45.7% (219)
+6.0%
Power Play
58.5% (246)
34.6% (26)
+23.9%
On power play, Larkin has a +23.9% edge.

Handedness & Splits

Handedness
Malkin shoots left. Larkin is 53.3% vs left-shot opponents (839).
Larkin shoots left. Malkin is 45.2% vs left-shot opponents (177).
Home / Away
Larkin
Malkin
Home
52.4% (647)
50.4% (113)
Away
52.7% (643)
39.4% (132)
By Period
Larkin
Malkin
P1
52.2%
47.7%
P2
53.1%
44.9%
P3
51.7%
40.0%
OT
61.3%
100.0%
Final 5 min
55.2%
35.3%

Recent Form

Player
Last 50
Last 200
Career
Larkin
54.0%
49.5%
52.6%
Malkin
36.0%
46.0%
44.5%