Evgeny Kuznetsov vs Nick Schmaltz

2022-23 · Faceoff Head-to-Head
Scouting Report

Evgeny Kuznetsov holds a +7.5% FO% edge overall. Kuznetsov wins 45.0% vs right-shot opponents — Schmaltz shoots right.

Prediction Breakdown
Model XGBoost ML Model
Overall FO% (Bayesian) Kuznetsov 47.7% vs Schmaltz 45.0% (+7.5%)
Offensive zone Schmaltz 54.7%
Defensive zone Kuznetsov 68.4%
Neutral zone Kuznetsov 52.9%
Result Evgeny Kuznetsov favored at 55.5%
55.5%
44.5%
Kuznetsov Schmaltz
No head-to-head faceoffs recorded

Situation Matchup

Situation
Kuznetsov
Schmaltz
Edge
Even Strength
47.7% (927)
37.7% (53)
+10.0%
Power Play
53.5% (71)
40.9% (44)
+12.6%
Penalty Kill
39.4% (71)
66.7% (3)
-27.3%
On penalty kill, Schmaltz has a +27.3% edge.

Handedness & Splits

Handedness
Schmaltz shoots right. Kuznetsov is 45.0% vs right-shot opponents (340).
Kuznetsov shoots left. Schmaltz is 40.3% vs left-shot opponents (77).
Home / Away
Kuznetsov
Schmaltz
Home
45.9% (534)
34.7% (49)
Away
49.2% (535)
45.1% (51)
By Period
Kuznetsov
Schmaltz
P1
44.8%
25.9%
P2
52.1%
46.2%
P3
44.5%
42.1%
OT
75.0%
46.7%
Final 5 min
45.2%
34.8%

Recent Form

Player
Last 50
Last 200
Career
Kuznetsov
46.0%
44.0%
47.5%
Schmaltz
46.0%
45.0%
40.0%