Nick Schmaltz vs Ryan Donato

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

Ryan Donato holds a +3.3% FO% edge overall. Schmaltz wins 42.3% vs left-shot opponents — Donato shoots left.

Prediction Breakdown
Model XGBoost ML Model
Overall FO% (Bayesian) Schmaltz 47.1% vs Donato 50.0% (-3.3%)
Offensive zone Schmaltz 68.3%
Defensive zone Donato 53.5%
Neutral zone Schmaltz 52.5%
Result Nick Schmaltz favored at 55.8%
55.8%
44.2%
Schmaltz Donato
No head-to-head faceoffs recorded

Situation Matchup

Situation
Schmaltz
Donato
Edge
Even Strength
46.5% (484)
51.4% (175)
-4.9%
Power Play
47.5% (99)
41.9% (31)
+5.6%
On power play, Schmaltz has a +5.6% edge.

Handedness & Splits

Handedness
Donato shoots left. Schmaltz is 42.3% vs left-shot opponents (421).
Schmaltz shoots right. Donato is 60.6% vs right-shot opponents (71).
Home / Away
Schmaltz
Donato
Home
45.3% (298)
48.6% (107)
Away
48.0% (300)
51.5% (99)
By Period
Schmaltz
Donato
P1
40.4%
52.0%
P2
46.8%
48.8%
P3
53.4%
47.8%
OT
0.0%
100.0%
Final 5 min
41.3%
56.5%

Recent Form

Player
Last 50
Last 200
Career
Schmaltz
40.0%
46.0%
46.7%
Donato
60.0%
50.5%
50.0%