Brandon Saad vs Nick Schmaltz

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

Nick Schmaltz holds a +17.2% FO% edge overall.

Prediction Breakdown
Model XGBoost ML Model
Overall FO% (Bayesian) Saad 45.0% vs Schmaltz 46.6% (-17.2%)
Offensive zone Schmaltz 71.9%
Defensive zone Saad 53.1%
Neutral zone Schmaltz 55.8%
Result Nick Schmaltz favored at 58.2%
41.8%
58.2%
Saad Schmaltz
No head-to-head faceoffs recorded

Situation Matchup

Situation
Saad
Schmaltz
Edge
Even Strength
32.1% (28)
45.9% (697)
-13.8%
Penalty Kill
0.0% (3)
48.0% (25)
-48.0%
On penalty kill, Schmaltz has a +48.0% edge.

Handedness & Splits

Handedness
Schmaltz shoots right. Saad is 16.7% vs right-shot opponents (12).
Saad shoots left. Schmaltz is 41.8% vs left-shot opponents (593).
Home / Away
Saad
Schmaltz
Home
37.5% (16)
44.9% (434)
Away
20.0% (15)
47.7% (405)
By Period
Saad
Schmaltz
P1
41.2%
41.5%
P2
16.7%
46.7%
P3
0.0%
51.1%
Final 5 min
33.3%
40.5%

Recent Form

Player
Last 50
Last 200
Career
Saad
28.0%
38.0%
29.0%
Schmaltz
42.0%
46.0%
46.2%