Evgeni Malkin vs Tomas Nosek

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

These two are closely matched in overall FO% (44.5% vs 43.6%). Malkin wins 45.2% vs left-shot opponents — Nosek shoots left.

Prediction Breakdown
Model XGBoost ML Model
Overall FO% (Bayesian) Malkin 46.1% vs Nosek 46.9% (+0.9%)
Offensive zone Malkin 72.6%
Defensive zone Nosek 71.8%
Neutral zone Nosek 52.2%
Result Tomas Nosek favored at 50.4%
49.6%
50.4%
Malkin Nosek
No head-to-head faceoffs recorded

Situation Matchup

Situation
Malkin
Nosek
Edge
Even Strength
45.7% (219)
48.5% (66)
-2.8%
Power Play
34.6% (26)
100.0% (1)
-65.4%
On power play, Nosek has a +65.4% edge.

Handedness & Splits

Handedness
Nosek shoots left. Malkin is 45.2% vs left-shot opponents (177).
Malkin shoots left. Nosek is 46.8% vs left-shot opponents (62).
Home / Away
Malkin
Nosek
Home
50.4% (113)
44.0% (25)
Away
39.4% (132)
43.5% (69)
By Period
Malkin
Nosek
P1
47.7%
46.4%
P2
44.9%
34.2%
P3
40.0%
53.6%
Final 5 min
35.3%
41.7%

Recent Form

Player
Last 50
Last 200
Career
Malkin
36.0%
46.0%
44.5%
Nosek
46.0%
49.0%
43.6%