Kyle Palmieri vs Nick Schmaltz

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

Kyle Palmieri holds a +3.9% FO% edge overall.

Prediction Breakdown
Model XGBoost ML Model
Overall FO% (Bayesian) Palmieri 50.0% vs Schmaltz 46.6% (+3.9%)
Offensive zone Schmaltz 68.8%
Defensive zone Schmaltz 57.8%
Neutral zone Schmaltz 58.3%
Result Nick Schmaltz favored at 61.6%
38.4%
61.6%
Palmieri Schmaltz
No head-to-head faceoffs recorded

Situation Matchup

Situation
Palmieri
Schmaltz
Edge
Even Strength
50.0% (4)
45.9% (665)
+4.1%
On even strength, Palmieri has a +4.1% edge.

Handedness & Splits

Handedness
Schmaltz shoots right. Palmieri is 100.0% vs right-shot opponents (1).
Palmieri shoots right. Schmaltz is 56.4% vs right-shot opponents (241).
Home / Away
Palmieri
Schmaltz
Home
50.0% (4)
44.7% (409)
Away
0.0% (0)
47.6% (391)
By Period
Palmieri
Schmaltz
P1
0.0%
40.3%
P2
100.0%
47.6%
P3
50.0%
51.0%

Recent Form

Player
Last 50
Last 200
Career
Palmieri
38.0%
35.5%
50.0%
Schmaltz
46.0%
45.0%
46.1%