Nick Paul vs Nick Schmaltz

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

Nick Paul holds a +8.0% FO% edge overall. Paul wins 54.9% vs right-shot opponents — Schmaltz shoots right.

Prediction Breakdown
Model XGBoost ML Model
Overall FO% (Bayesian) Paul 53.3% vs Schmaltz 46.6% (+8.0%)
Offensive zone Schmaltz 71.6%
Defensive zone Paul 69.2%
Neutral zone Schmaltz 55.7%
Result Nick Schmaltz favored at 52.7%
47.3%
52.7%
Paul Schmaltz
No head-to-head faceoffs recorded

Situation Matchup

Situation
Paul
Schmaltz
Edge
Even Strength
53.2% (327)
45.9% (665)
+7.3%
Power Play
61.4% (57)
46.8% (111)
+14.6%
Penalty Kill
50.0% (32)
50.0% (24)
+0.0%
On power play, Paul has a +14.6% edge.

Handedness & Splits

Handedness
Schmaltz shoots right. Paul is 54.9% vs right-shot opponents (113).
Paul shoots left. Schmaltz is 41.7% vs left-shot opponents (559).
Home / Away
Paul
Schmaltz
Home
54.6% (183)
44.7% (409)
Away
53.6% (233)
47.6% (391)
By Period
Paul
Schmaltz
P1
56.3%
40.3%
P2
54.8%
47.6%
P3
52.4%
51.0%
OT
44.4%
0.0%
Final 5 min
59.0%
40.2%

Recent Form

Player
Last 50
Last 200
Career
Paul
54.0%
54.0%
54.1%
Schmaltz
46.0%
45.0%
46.1%