Kyle Palmieri vs Nick Schmaltz

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

Kyle Palmieri holds a +3.3% FO% edge overall.

Prediction Breakdown
Model XGBoost ML Model
Overall FO% (Bayesian) Palmieri 50.0% vs Schmaltz 47.1% (+3.3%)
Offensive zone Schmaltz 69.9%
Defensive zone Schmaltz 52.4%
Neutral zone Schmaltz 57.9%
Result Nick Schmaltz favored at 60.1%
39.9%
60.1%
Palmieri Schmaltz
No head-to-head faceoffs recorded

Situation Matchup

Situation
Palmieri
Schmaltz
Edge
Even Strength
50.0% (4)
46.5% (484)
+3.5%
On even strength, Palmieri has a +3.5% edge.

Handedness & Splits

Handedness
Schmaltz shoots right. Palmieri is 100.0% vs right-shot opponents (1).
Palmieri shoots right. Schmaltz is 57.1% vs right-shot opponents (177).
Home / Away
Palmieri
Schmaltz
Home
50.0% (4)
45.3% (298)
Away
0.0% (0)
48.0% (300)
By Period
Palmieri
Schmaltz
P1
0.0%
40.4%
P2
100.0%
46.8%
P3
50.0%
53.4%

Recent Form

Player
Last 50
Last 200
Career
Palmieri
38.0%
35.5%
50.0%
Schmaltz
40.0%
46.0%
46.7%