Evgeni Malkin vs Nick Suzuki

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

Nick Suzuki holds a +6.1% FO% edge overall. Malkin wins 42.6% vs right-shot opponents — Suzuki shoots right.

Prediction Breakdown
Model XGBoost ML Model
Overall FO% (Bayesian) Malkin 46.1% vs Suzuki 50.6% (-6.1%)
Offensive zone Malkin 53.5%
Defensive zone Suzuki 56.0%
Neutral zone Suzuki 53.7%
Result Nick Suzuki favored at 52.1%
47.9%
52.1%
Malkin Suzuki
No head-to-head faceoffs recorded

Situation Matchup

Situation
Malkin
Suzuki
Edge
Even Strength
45.7% (219)
51.3% (945)
-5.6%
Power Play
34.6% (26)
50.7% (282)
-16.1%
On power play, Suzuki has a +16.1% edge.

Handedness & Splits

Handedness
Suzuki shoots right. Malkin is 42.6% vs right-shot opponents (68).
Malkin shoots left. Suzuki is 49.5% vs left-shot opponents (976).
Home / Away
Malkin
Suzuki
Home
50.4% (113)
51.0% (637)
Away
39.4% (132)
50.2% (657)
By Period
Malkin
Suzuki
P1
47.7%
53.1%
P2
44.9%
47.4%
P3
40.0%
51.3%
OT
100.0%
48.6%
Final 5 min
35.3%
49.1%

Recent Form

Player
Last 50
Last 200
Career
Malkin
36.0%
46.0%
44.5%
Suzuki
54.0%
56.5%
50.6%