Evgeni Malkin vs Josh Anderson

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

Josh Anderson holds a +26.5% FO% edge overall. Malkin wins 42.6% vs right-shot opponents — Anderson shoots right.

Prediction Breakdown
Model XGBoost ML Model
Overall FO% (Bayesian) Malkin 46.1% vs Anderson 55.0% (-26.5%)
Offensive zone Malkin 75.6%
Defensive zone Anderson 68.0%
Neutral zone Malkin 51.4%
Result Evgeni Malkin favored at 53.0%
53.0%
47.0%
Malkin Anderson
No head-to-head faceoffs recorded

Situation Matchup

Situation
Malkin
Anderson
Edge
Even Strength
45.7% (219)
70.4% (27)
-24.7%
On even strength, Anderson has a +24.7% edge.

Handedness & Splits

Handedness
Anderson shoots right. Malkin is 42.6% vs right-shot opponents (68).
Malkin shoots left. Anderson is 66.7% vs left-shot opponents (18).
Home / Away
Malkin
Anderson
Home
50.4% (113)
53.8% (13)
Away
39.4% (132)
83.3% (18)
By Period
Malkin
Anderson
P1
47.7%
63.6%
P2
44.9%
84.6%
P3
40.0%
57.1%
Final 5 min
35.3%
40.0%

Recent Form

Player
Last 50
Last 200
Career
Malkin
36.0%
46.0%
44.5%
Anderson
64.0%
52.5%
71.0%