Evgeny Kuznetsov vs Mikhail Maltsev
2020-21 · Faceoff Head-to-Head
Scouting Report
Mikhail Maltsev holds a +4.9% FO% edge overall. Look for Maltsev on neutral-zone draws (67% H2H, 3 meetings). Kuznetsov wins 39.1% vs left-shot opponents — Maltsev shoots left.
Prediction Breakdown
Model
XGBoost ML Model
Overall FO% (Bayesian)
Kuznetsov 42.8% vs Maltsev 47.7% (-4.9%)
H2H factor
Not applied (5 meetings, need 10+)
Offensive zone
Kuznetsov 71.8%
Defensive zone
Maltsev 62.8%
Neutral zone
Kuznetsov 55.5%
Result
Evgeny Kuznetsov favored at 55.1%
55.1%
44.9%
Kuznetsov
Maltsev
Head-to-Head Record
2
-
3
(5 meetings)
2
3
Kuznetsov
Maltsev
Last 5: Kuznetsov 2-3 Maltsev
Zone Breakdown
Offensive Zone
Edge: Kuznetsov
1
0
Kuznetsov
Maltsev
1 total
Defensive Zone
Edge: Maltsev
0
1
Kuznetsov
Maltsev
1 total
Neutral Zone
Edge: Maltsev
1
2
Kuznetsov
Maltsev
3 total
Situation Matchup
Situation
Kuznetsov
Maltsev
Edge
Even Strength
41.4% (471)
46.2% (158)
-4.8%
Power Play
44.4% (18)
100.0% (1)
-55.6%
Penalty Kill
25.0% (4)
0.0% (1)
+25.0%
On power play, Maltsev has a +55.6% edge.
Handedness & Splits
Handedness
Maltsev shoots left. Kuznetsov is 39.1% vs left-shot opponents (256).
Kuznetsov shoots left. Maltsev is 47.9% vs left-shot opponents (94).
Home / Away
Kuznetsov
Maltsev
Home
43.0% (223)
46.2% (91)
Away
40.0% (270)
46.4% (69)
By Period
Kuznetsov
Maltsev
P1
37.3%
40.4%
P2
40.2%
56.4%
P3
48.9%
41.5%
Final 5 min
44.1%
53.7%
Recent Form
Player
Last 50
Last 200
Career
Kuznetsov
46.0%▲
44.0%
41.4%
Maltsev
48.0%▼
53.0%
46.3%
Recent Faceoffs
| Date | Period | Time | Zone | Winner |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 4, 2021 | 1 | 02:29 | Defensive | Mikhail Maltsev |
| Apr 2, 2021 | 2 | 07:51 | Offensive | Evgeny Kuznetsov |
| Mar 26, 2021 | 1 | 19:05 | Neutral | Mikhail Maltsev |
| Mar 9, 2021 | 3 | 12:20 | Neutral | Evgeny Kuznetsov |
| Mar 9, 2021 | 3 | 10:17 | Neutral | Mikhail Maltsev |