Evgeni Malkin vs Yanni Gourde

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

Yanni Gourde holds a +1.0% FO% edge overall. Malkin wins 45.2% vs left-shot opponents — Gourde shoots left.

Prediction Breakdown
Model XGBoost ML Model
Overall FO% (Bayesian) Malkin 46.1% vs Gourde 46.0% (-1.0%)
Offensive zone Malkin 78.9%
Defensive zone Gourde 79.5%
Neutral zone Gourde 56.0%
Result Yanni Gourde favored at 52.2%
47.8%
52.2%
Malkin Gourde
No head-to-head faceoffs recorded

Situation Matchup

Situation
Malkin
Gourde
Edge
Even Strength
45.7% (219)
47.2% (654)
-1.5%
Power Play
34.6% (26)
45.0% (20)
-10.4%
On power play, Gourde has a +10.4% edge.

Handedness & Splits

Handedness
Gourde shoots left. Malkin is 45.2% vs left-shot opponents (177).
Malkin shoots left. Gourde is 46.3% vs left-shot opponents (501).
Home / Away
Malkin
Gourde
Home
50.4% (113)
44.1% (322)
Away
39.4% (132)
46.5% (439)
By Period
Malkin
Gourde
P1
47.7%
42.4%
P2
44.9%
49.8%
P3
40.0%
44.3%
OT
100.0%
50.0%
Final 5 min
35.3%
49.7%

Recent Form

Player
Last 50
Last 200
Career
Malkin
36.0%
46.0%
44.5%
Gourde
54.0%
46.0%
45.5%