David Steckel vs Manny Malhotra
All Seasons · Faceoff Head-to-Head
Scouting Report
These two are closely matched in overall FO% (59.3% vs 60.0%). Look for Malhotra on defensive-zone draws (100% H2H, 3 meetings). Steckel wins 59.8% vs left-shot opponents — Malhotra shoots left.
Prediction Breakdown
Model
XGBoost ML Model
Overall FO% (Bayesian)
Steckel 58.9% vs Malhotra 59.8% (-0.7%)
H2H factor
Not applied (5 meetings, need 10+)
Offensive zone
Steckel 76.9%
Defensive zone
Steckel 52.8%
Neutral zone
Steckel 54.6%
Result
David Steckel favored at 53.5%
53.5%
46.5%
Steckel
Malhotra
Head-to-Head Record
0
-
5
(5 meetings)
0
5
Steckel
Malhotra
Last 5: Steckel 0-5 Malhotra
Zone Breakdown
Defensive Zone
Edge: Malhotra
0
3
Steckel
Malhotra
3 total
Neutral Zone
Edge: Malhotra
0
2
Steckel
Malhotra
2 total
Situation Matchup
Situation
Steckel
Malhotra
Edge
Even Strength
58.6% (1,674)
61.0% (3,017)
-2.4%
Power Play
60.0% (65)
65.7% (102)
-5.7%
Penalty Kill
60.2% (543)
57.1% (989)
+3.1%
On power play, Malhotra has a +5.7% edge.
Handedness & Splits
Handedness
Malhotra shoots left. Steckel is 59.8% vs left-shot opponents (1,470).
Steckel shoots left. Malhotra is 58.3% vs left-shot opponents (2,727).
Home / Away
Steckel
Malhotra
Home
63.4% (1,163)
62.0% (2,073)
Away
55.1% (1,154)
58.0% (2,060)
By Period
Steckel
Malhotra
P1
57.8%
58.7%
P2
61.8%
61.1%
P3
57.9%
60.3%
OT
68.0%
59.3%
Final 5 min
61.6%
58.9%
Recent Form
Player
Last 50
Last 200
Career
Steckel
66.0%▲
60.5%
59.3%
Malhotra
56.0%▲
53.5%
60.0%
Recent Faceoffs
| Date | Period | Time | Zone | Winner |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Feb 18, 2012 | 3 | 19:56 | Defensive | Manny Malhotra |
| Feb 18, 2012 | 3 | 12:18 | Neutral | Manny Malhotra |
| Feb 18, 2012 | 3 | 02:30 | Neutral | Manny Malhotra |
| Feb 18, 2012 | 2 | 10:16 | Defensive | Manny Malhotra |
| Feb 18, 2012 | 1 | 15:28 | Defensive | Manny Malhotra |