Evgeni Malkin vs Michael Rasmussen
2025-26 · Faceoff Head-to-Head
Scouting Report
Michael Rasmussen holds a +2.6% FO% edge overall. Malkin wins 45.2% vs left-shot opponents — Rasmussen shoots left.
Prediction Breakdown
Model
XGBoost ML Model
Overall FO% (Bayesian)
Malkin 46.1% vs Rasmussen 47.8% (-2.6%)
Offensive zone
Malkin 71.5%
Defensive zone
Rasmussen 74.3%
Neutral zone
Rasmussen 50.3%
Result
Michael Rasmussen favored at 51.0%
49.0%
51.0%
Malkin
Rasmussen
No head-to-head faceoffs recorded
Situation Matchup
Situation
Malkin
Rasmussen
Edge
Even Strength
45.7% (219)
46.8% (248)
-1.1%
Power Play
34.6% (26)
62.5% (8)
-27.9%
On power play, Rasmussen has a +27.9% edge.
Handedness & Splits
Handedness
Rasmussen shoots left. Malkin is 45.2% vs left-shot opponents (177).
Malkin shoots left. Rasmussen is 46.4% vs left-shot opponents (168).
Home / Away
Malkin
Rasmussen
Home
50.4% (113)
50.0% (98)
Away
39.4% (132)
45.4% (174)
By Period
Malkin
Rasmussen
P1
47.7%
40.2%
P2
44.9%
55.8%
P3
40.0%
43.0%
Final 5 min
35.3%
47.7%
Recent Form
Player
Last 50
Last 200
Career
Malkin
36.0%▼
46.0%
44.5%
Rasmussen
32.0%▼
43.0%
47.1%