Dylan Larkin vs Evgeni Malkin

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

Dylan Larkin holds a +7.9% FO% edge overall. Larkin wins 53.2% vs left-shot opponents — Malkin shoots left.

Prediction Breakdown
Model XGBoost ML Model
Overall FO% (Bayesian) Larkin 52.2% vs Malkin 46.1% (+7.9%)
Offensive zone Malkin 67.9%
Defensive zone Larkin 71.4%
Neutral zone Larkin 51.7%
Result Dylan Larkin favored at 51.7%
51.7%
48.3%
Larkin Malkin
No head-to-head faceoffs recorded

Situation Matchup

Situation
Larkin
Malkin
Edge
Even Strength
51.1% (915)
45.7% (219)
+5.4%
Power Play
59.4% (261)
34.6% (26)
+24.8%
On power play, Larkin has a +24.8% edge.

Handedness & Splits

Handedness
Malkin shoots left. Larkin is 53.2% vs left-shot opponents (865).
Larkin shoots left. Malkin is 45.2% vs left-shot opponents (177).
Home / Away
Larkin
Malkin
Home
51.7% (686)
50.4% (113)
Away
53.0% (658)
39.4% (132)
By Period
Larkin
Malkin
P1
52.5%
47.7%
P2
52.7%
44.9%
P3
51.4%
40.0%
OT
61.3%
100.0%
Final 5 min
55.7%
35.3%

Recent Form

Player
Last 50
Last 200
Career
Larkin
48.0%
50.5%
52.4%
Malkin
36.0%
46.0%
44.5%