Evgeni Malkin vs Ryan Strome

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

These two are closely matched in overall FO% (44.5% vs 44.7%). Malkin wins 42.6% vs right-shot opponents — Strome shoots right.

Prediction Breakdown
Model XGBoost ML Model
Overall FO% (Bayesian) Malkin 46.1% vs Strome 45.9% (-0.2%)
Offensive zone Malkin 63.0%
Defensive zone Strome 63.3%
Neutral zone Strome 52.6%
Result Ryan Strome favored at 51.0%
49.0%
51.0%
Malkin Strome
No head-to-head faceoffs recorded

Situation Matchup

Situation
Malkin
Strome
Edge
Even Strength
45.7% (219)
45.4% (315)
+0.3%
Power Play
34.6% (26)
35.7% (28)
-1.1%

Handedness & Splits

Handedness
Strome shoots right. Malkin is 42.6% vs right-shot opponents (68).
Malkin shoots left. Strome is 46.0% vs left-shot opponents (250).
Home / Away
Malkin
Strome
Home
50.4% (113)
42.6% (188)
Away
39.4% (132)
47.2% (159)
By Period
Malkin
Strome
P1
47.7%
38.6%
P2
44.9%
48.4%
P3
40.0%
46.2%
OT
100.0%
33.3%
Final 5 min
35.3%
45.5%

Recent Form

Player
Last 50
Last 200
Career
Malkin
36.0%
46.0%
44.5%
Strome
50.0%
45.0%
44.7%