Evgeny Kuznetsov vs Nick Schmaltz
2023-24 · Faceoff Head-to-Head
Scouting Report
Evgeny Kuznetsov holds a +4.0% FO% edge overall. Kuznetsov wins 40.2% vs right-shot opponents — Schmaltz shoots right.
Prediction Breakdown
Model
XGBoost ML Model
Overall FO% (Bayesian)
Kuznetsov 45.6% vs Schmaltz 42.8% (+4.0%)
Offensive zone
Kuznetsov 50.1%
Defensive zone
Kuznetsov 51.5%
Neutral zone
Schmaltz 50.1%
Result
Evgeny Kuznetsov favored at 50.5%
50.5%
49.5%
Kuznetsov
Schmaltz
No head-to-head faceoffs recorded
Situation Matchup
Situation
Kuznetsov
Schmaltz
Edge
Even Strength
44.4% (613)
38.5% (309)
+5.9%
Power Play
58.8% (68)
53.2% (79)
+5.6%
Penalty Kill
36.4% (66)
25.0% (12)
+11.4%
On penalty kill, Kuznetsov has a +11.4% edge.
Handedness & Splits
Handedness
Schmaltz shoots right. Kuznetsov is 40.2% vs right-shot opponents (256).
Kuznetsov shoots left. Schmaltz is 41.7% vs left-shot opponents (309).
Home / Away
Kuznetsov
Schmaltz
Home
48.6% (370)
38.0% (184)
Away
41.4% (377)
43.5% (216)
By Period
Kuznetsov
Schmaltz
P1
44.3%
40.3%
P2
49.6%
39.9%
P3
41.4%
40.7%
OT
42.9%
70.0%
Final 5 min
41.1%
41.6%
Recent Form
Player
Last 50
Last 200
Career
Kuznetsov
46.0%▲
44.0%
45.0%
Schmaltz
46.0%▬
45.0%
41.0%