Evgeni Malkin vs Kyle MacLean

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

Kyle MacLean holds a +16.3% FO% edge overall. Malkin wins 45.2% vs left-shot opponents — MacLean shoots left.

Prediction Breakdown
Model XGBoost ML Model
Overall FO% (Bayesian) Malkin 46.1% vs MacLean 54.6% (-16.3%)
Offensive zone Malkin 75.6%
Defensive zone MacLean 69.4%
Neutral zone MacLean 53.5%
Result Evgeni Malkin favored at 50.9%
50.9%
49.1%
Malkin MacLean
No head-to-head faceoffs recorded

Situation Matchup

Situation
Malkin
MacLean
Edge
Even Strength
45.7% (219)
60.6% (71)
-14.9%
Power Play
34.6% (26)
0.0% (1)
+34.6%
On power play, Malkin has a +34.6% edge.

Handedness & Splits

Handedness
MacLean shoots left. Malkin is 45.2% vs left-shot opponents (177).
Malkin shoots left. MacLean is 59.6% vs left-shot opponents (47).
Home / Away
Malkin
MacLean
Home
50.4% (113)
68.0% (25)
Away
39.4% (132)
57.1% (49)
By Period
Malkin
MacLean
P1
47.7%
45.5%
P2
44.9%
78.1%
P3
40.0%
50.0%
Final 5 min
35.3%
76.9%

Recent Form

Player
Last 50
Last 200
Career
Malkin
36.0%
46.0%
44.5%
MacLean
56.0%
56.5%
60.8%