Nick Schmaltz vs Vladislav Namestnikov
All Seasons · Faceoff Head-to-Head
Scouting Report
These two are closely matched in overall FO% (42.3% vs 42.9%). Look for Namestnikov on offensive-zone draws (83% H2H, 6 meetings). Schmaltz wins 41.2% vs left-shot opponents — Namestnikov shoots left.
Prediction Breakdown
Model
XGBoost ML Model
Overall FO% (Bayesian)
Schmaltz 42.5% vs Namestnikov 43.0% (-0.6%)
H2H factor
Namestnikov leads 9-5 in 14 meetings
Offensive zone
Schmaltz 53.7%
Defensive zone
Schmaltz 52.2%
Neutral zone
Schmaltz 53.6%
Result
Nick Schmaltz favored at 53.4%
53.4%
46.6%
Schmaltz
Namestnikov
Head-to-Head Record
5
-
9
(14 meetings)
5
9
Schmaltz
Namestnikov
Last 10: Schmaltz 4-6 Namestnikov
Zone Breakdown
Offensive Zone
Edge: Namestnikov
1
5
Schmaltz
Namestnikov
6 total
Defensive Zone
Edge: Namestnikov
1
2
Schmaltz
Namestnikov
3 total
Neutral Zone
Edge: Schmaltz
3
2
Schmaltz
Namestnikov
5 total
Situation Matchup
Situation
Schmaltz
Namestnikov
Edge
Even Strength
41.2% (3,399)
42.3% (3,325)
-1.1%
Power Play
47.1% (649)
48.0% (394)
-0.9%
Penalty Kill
47.8% (134)
40.9% (137)
+6.9%
On penalty kill, Schmaltz has a +6.9% edge.
Handedness & Splits
Handedness
Namestnikov shoots left. Schmaltz is 41.2% vs left-shot opponents (3,015).
Schmaltz shoots right. Namestnikov is 43.0% vs right-shot opponents (1,402).
Home / Away
Schmaltz
Namestnikov
Home
42.7% (2,089)
43.1% (1,786)
Away
41.9% (2,093)
42.7% (2,070)
By Period
Schmaltz
Namestnikov
P1
41.1%
44.9%
P2
42.9%
40.3%
P3
43.0%
43.6%
OT
42.4%
29.2%
Final 5 min
42.2%
42.3%
Recent Form
Player
Last 50
Last 200
Career
Schmaltz
46.0%▬
45.0%
42.3%
Namestnikov
38.0%▼
40.0%
42.9%
Recent Faceoffs
| Date | Period | Time | Zone | Winner |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dec 21, 2025 | 1 | 05:51 | Defensive | Vladislav Namestnikov |
| Oct 26, 2025 | 2 | 09:59 | Offensive | Nick Schmaltz |
| Oct 26, 2025 | 1 | 15:02 | Offensive | Vladislav Namestnikov |
| Apr 5, 2025 | 2 | 14:12 | Offensive | Vladislav Namestnikov |
| Jan 24, 2025 | 1 | 18:12 | Offensive | Vladislav Namestnikov |
| Jan 7, 2024 | 2 | 16:23 | Neutral | Nick Schmaltz |
| Jan 7, 2024 | 2 | 10:36 | Offensive | Vladislav Namestnikov |
| Jan 7, 2024 | 2 | 03:53 | Neutral | Nick Schmaltz |
| Jan 7, 2024 | 1 | 09:23 | Neutral | Vladislav Namestnikov |
| Nov 18, 2023 | 3 | 04:15 | Neutral | Nick Schmaltz |
| Nov 18, 2023 | 2 | 19:04 | Neutral | Vladislav Namestnikov |
| Oct 19, 2019 | 2 | 14:31 | Offensive | Vladislav Namestnikov |
| Jan 22, 2018 | 3 | 06:41 | Defensive | Vladislav Namestnikov |
| Jan 22, 2018 | 3 | 00:55 | Defensive | Nick Schmaltz |