Evgeni Malkin vs Evgeny Kuznetsov
2021-22 · Faceoff Head-to-Head
Scouting Report
These two are closely matched in overall FO% (43.6% vs 43.5%). Malkin wins 46.4% vs left-shot opponents — Kuznetsov shoots left.
Prediction Breakdown
Model
XGBoost ML Model
Overall FO% (Bayesian)
Malkin 45.0% vs Kuznetsov 44.0% (+0.1%)
H2H factor
Not applied (5 meetings, need 10+)
Offensive zone
Kuznetsov 52.7%
Defensive zone
Malkin 54.8%
Neutral zone
Kuznetsov 52.4%
Result
Evgeni Malkin favored at 50.4%
50.4%
49.6%
Malkin
Kuznetsov
Head-to-Head Record
3
-
2
(5 meetings)
3
2
Malkin
Kuznetsov
Last 5: Malkin 3-2 Kuznetsov
Zone Breakdown
Offensive Zone
Edge: Malkin
1
0
Malkin
Kuznetsov
1 total
Defensive Zone
Edge: Malkin
2
0
Malkin
Kuznetsov
2 total
Neutral Zone
Edge: Kuznetsov
0
2
Malkin
Kuznetsov
2 total
Situation Matchup
Situation
Malkin
Kuznetsov
Edge
Even Strength
44.0% (366)
43.3% (980)
+0.7%
Power Play
30.0% (10)
47.0% (115)
-17.0%
On power play, Kuznetsov has a +17.0% edge.
Handedness & Splits
Handedness
Kuznetsov shoots left. Malkin is 46.4% vs left-shot opponents (248).
Malkin shoots left. Kuznetsov is 44.1% vs left-shot opponents (790).
Home / Away
Malkin
Kuznetsov
Home
45.5% (202)
43.9% (602)
Away
41.4% (174)
43.1% (564)
By Period
Malkin
Kuznetsov
P1
48.4%
43.2%
P2
41.7%
41.5%
P3
40.4%
45.2%
OT
50.0%
55.6%
Final 5 min
42.7%
49.6%
Recent Form
Player
Last 50
Last 200
Career
Malkin
36.0%▼
46.0%
43.6%
Kuznetsov
46.0%▲
44.0%
43.5%
Recent Faceoffs
| Date | Period | Time | Zone | Winner |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 9, 2022 | 3 | 11:13 | Offensive | Evgeni Malkin |
| Apr 9, 2022 | 3 | 07:34 | Defensive | Evgeni Malkin |
| Apr 9, 2022 | 2 | 13:34 | Neutral | Evgeny Kuznetsov |
| Apr 9, 2022 | 2 | 13:29 | Neutral | Evgeny Kuznetsov |
| Feb 1, 2022 | 3 | 12:27 | Defensive | Evgeni Malkin |