Alexander Wennberg vs Nick Schmaltz
2025-26 · Faceoff Head-to-Head
Scouting Report
These two are closely matched in overall FO% (45.9% vs 46.2%). Wennberg wins 44.0% vs right-shot opponents — Schmaltz shoots right.
Prediction Breakdown
Model
XGBoost ML Model
Overall FO% (Bayesian)
Wennberg 46.2% vs Schmaltz 46.6% (-0.3%)
H2H factor
Not applied (6 meetings, need 10+)
Offensive zone
Schmaltz 73.1%
Defensive zone
Wennberg 69.4%
Neutral zone
Schmaltz 51.5%
Result
Nick Schmaltz favored at 51.7%
48.3%
51.7%
Wennberg
Schmaltz
Head-to-Head Record
4
-
2
(6 meetings)
4
2
Wennberg
Schmaltz
Last 6: Wennberg 4-2 Schmaltz
Zone Breakdown
Offensive Zone
Even
1
1
Wennberg
Schmaltz
2 total
Defensive Zone
Even
1
1
Wennberg
Schmaltz
2 total
Neutral Zone
Edge: Wennberg
2
0
Wennberg
Schmaltz
2 total
Situation Matchup
Situation
Wennberg
Schmaltz
Edge
Even Strength
45.7% (827)
45.9% (697)
-0.2%
Power Play
53.2% (250)
47.9% (117)
+5.3%
Penalty Kill
36.3% (179)
48.0% (25)
-11.7%
On penalty kill, Schmaltz has a +11.7% edge.
Handedness & Splits
Handedness
Schmaltz shoots right. Wennberg is 44.0% vs right-shot opponents (375).
Wennberg shoots left. Schmaltz is 41.8% vs left-shot opponents (593).
Home / Away
Wennberg
Schmaltz
Home
47.0% (621)
44.9% (434)
Away
44.7% (635)
47.7% (405)
By Period
Wennberg
Schmaltz
P1
44.7%
41.5%
P2
46.1%
46.7%
P3
47.2%
51.1%
OT
36.0%
0.0%
Final 5 min
45.2%
40.5%
Recent Form
Player
Last 50
Last 200
Career
Wennberg
42.0%▼
48.0%
45.9%
Schmaltz
42.0%▼
46.0%
46.2%
Recent Faceoffs
| Date | Period | Time | Zone | Winner |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nov 18, 2025 | 3 | 12:20 | Defensive | Alexander Wennberg |
| Nov 18, 2025 | 3 | 04:33 | Neutral | Alexander Wennberg |
| Nov 18, 2025 | 3 | 04:23 | Offensive | Nick Schmaltz |
| Nov 18, 2025 | 3 | 03:17 | Offensive | Alexander Wennberg |
| Nov 18, 2025 | 2 | 08:34 | Defensive | Nick Schmaltz |
| Nov 18, 2025 | 2 | 00:14 | Neutral | Alexander Wennberg |