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