Evgeni Malkin vs Vincent Trocheck
2025-26 · Faceoff Head-to-Head
Scouting Report
Vincent Trocheck holds a +12.1% FO% edge overall. Look for Trocheck on defensive-zone draws (100% H2H, 4 meetings). Malkin wins 42.6% vs right-shot opponents — Trocheck shoots right.
Prediction Breakdown
Model
XGBoost ML Model
Overall FO% (Bayesian)
Malkin 46.1% vs Trocheck 56.0% (-12.1%)
H2H factor
Not applied (4 meetings, need 10+)
Offensive zone
Malkin 87.1%
Defensive zone
Malkin 80.2%
Neutral zone
Malkin 83.9%
Result
Evgeni Malkin favored at 80.2%
80.2%
19.8%
Malkin
Trocheck
Head-to-Head Record
0
-
4
(4 meetings)
0
4
Malkin
Trocheck
Zone Breakdown
Defensive Zone
Edge: Trocheck
0
4
Malkin
Trocheck
4 total
Situation Matchup
Situation
Malkin
Trocheck
Edge
Even Strength
45.7% (219)
57.8% (626)
-12.1%
Power Play
34.6% (26)
63.6% (151)
-29.0%
On power play, Trocheck has a +29.0% edge.
Handedness & Splits
Handedness
Trocheck shoots right. Malkin is 42.6% vs right-shot opponents (68).
Malkin shoots left. Trocheck is 57.3% vs left-shot opponents (627).
Home / Away
Malkin
Trocheck
Home
50.4% (113)
54.4% (390)
Away
39.4% (132)
58.3% (528)
By Period
Malkin
Trocheck
P1
47.7%
56.4%
P2
44.9%
58.7%
P3
40.0%
54.8%
OT
100.0%
57.1%
Final 5 min
35.3%
53.8%
Recent Form
Player
Last 50
Last 200
Career
Malkin
36.0%▼
46.0%
44.5%
Trocheck
60.0%▲
57.0%
56.6%
Recent Faceoffs
| Date | Period | Time | Zone | Winner |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Feb 28, 2026 | 1 | 01:28 | Defensive | Vincent Trocheck |
| Oct 7, 2025 | 3 | 15:31 | Defensive | Vincent Trocheck |
| Oct 7, 2025 | 1 | 19:24 | Defensive | Vincent Trocheck |
| Oct 7, 2025 | 1 | 19:19 | Defensive | Vincent Trocheck |