Scouting Report
Scott Laughton holds a +1.6% FO% edge overall.
Prediction Breakdown
Model
XGBoost ML Model
Overall FO% (Bayesian)
Schmaltz 49.4% vs Laughton 50.7% (-1.6%)
H2H factor
Not applied (2 meetings, need 10+)
Offensive zone
Schmaltz 70.5%
Defensive zone
Laughton 86.0%
Neutral zone
Laughton 67.9%
Result
Nick Schmaltz favored at 70.5%
70.5%
29.5%
Schmaltz
Laughton
Head-to-Head Record
2
-
0
(2 meetings)
2
0
Schmaltz
Laughton
Zone Breakdown
Offensive Zone
Edge: Schmaltz
2
0
Schmaltz
Laughton
2 total
Situation Matchup
Situation
Schmaltz
Laughton
Edge
Even Strength
48.1% (268)
52.3% (398)
-4.2%
Power Play
50.5% (91)
51.4% (37)
-0.9%
Penalty Kill
58.8% (17)
41.3% (63)
+17.5%
On penalty kill, Schmaltz has a +17.5% edge.
Handedness & Splits
Handedness
Laughton shoots left. Schmaltz is 48.1% vs left-shot opponents (291).
Schmaltz shoots right. Laughton is 48.6% vs right-shot opponents (144).
Home / Away
Schmaltz
Laughton
Home
49.0% (206)
51.2% (285)
Away
49.4% (170)
50.2% (213)
By Period
Schmaltz
Laughton
P1
53.6%
50.0%
P2
46.2%
55.9%
P3
50.4%
47.0%
OT
16.7%
25.0%
Final 5 min
39.6%
48.5%
Recent Form
Player
Last 50
Last 200
Career
Schmaltz
46.0%▬
45.0%
49.2%
Laughton
56.0%▬
56.0%
50.8%
Recent Faceoffs
| Date | Period | Time | Zone | Winner |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Feb 4, 2025 | 1 | 05:48 | Offensive | Nick Schmaltz |
| Dec 8, 2024 | 2 | 14:43 | Offensive | Nick Schmaltz |