Evgeni Malkin vs Nick Schmaltz

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

Nick Schmaltz holds a +1.6% FO% edge overall. Malkin wins 42.6% vs right-shot opponents — Schmaltz shoots right.

Prediction Breakdown
Model XGBoost ML Model
Overall FO% (Bayesian) Malkin 46.1% vs Schmaltz 46.6% (-1.6%)
Offensive zone Schmaltz 55.9%
Defensive zone Schmaltz 50.5%
Neutral zone Schmaltz 53.2%
Result Nick Schmaltz favored at 53.2%
46.8%
53.2%
Malkin Schmaltz
No head-to-head faceoffs recorded

Situation Matchup

Situation
Malkin
Schmaltz
Edge
Even Strength
45.7% (219)
45.9% (665)
-0.2%
Power Play
34.6% (26)
46.8% (111)
-12.2%
On power play, Schmaltz has a +12.2% edge.

Handedness & Splits

Handedness
Schmaltz shoots right. Malkin is 42.6% vs right-shot opponents (68).
Malkin shoots left. Schmaltz is 41.7% vs left-shot opponents (559).
Home / Away
Malkin
Schmaltz
Home
50.4% (113)
44.7% (409)
Away
39.4% (132)
47.6% (391)
By Period
Malkin
Schmaltz
P1
47.7%
40.3%
P2
44.9%
47.6%
P3
40.0%
51.0%
OT
100.0%
0.0%
Final 5 min
35.3%
40.2%

Recent Form

Player
Last 50
Last 200
Career
Malkin
36.0%
46.0%
44.5%
Schmaltz
46.0%
45.0%
46.1%