Evgeni Malkin vs Vincent Trocheck
2025-26 · Faceoff Head-to-Head
Scouting Report
Vincent Trocheck holds a +12.4% FO% edge overall. Look for Trocheck on defensive-zone draws (100% H2H, 4 meetings). Malkin wins 42.6% vs right-shot opponents — Trocheck shoots right.
Prediction Breakdown
Model
XGBoost ML Model
Overall FO% (Bayesian)
Malkin 46.1% vs Trocheck 56.2% (-12.4%)
H2H factor
Not applied (4 meetings, need 10+)
Offensive zone
Malkin 88.0%
Defensive zone
Malkin 81.9%
Neutral zone
Malkin 85.5%
Result
Evgeni Malkin favored at 81.9%
81.9%
18.1%
Malkin
Trocheck
Head-to-Head Record
0
-
4
(4 meetings)
0
4
Malkin
Trocheck
Zone Breakdown
Defensive Zone
Edge: Trocheck
0
4
Malkin
Trocheck
4 total
Situation Matchup
Situation
Malkin
Trocheck
Edge
Even Strength
45.7% (219)
58.0% (666)
-12.3%
Power Play
34.6% (26)
64.8% (165)
-30.2%
On power play, Trocheck has a +30.2% edge.
Handedness & Splits
Handedness
Trocheck shoots right. Malkin is 42.6% vs right-shot opponents (68).
Malkin shoots left. Trocheck is 57.5% vs left-shot opponents (661).
Home / Away
Malkin
Trocheck
Home
50.4% (113)
55.3% (436)
Away
39.4% (132)
58.1% (547)
By Period
Malkin
Trocheck
P1
47.7%
56.4%
P2
44.9%
58.7%
P3
40.0%
55.5%
OT
100.0%
57.1%
Final 5 min
35.3%
55.1%
Recent Form
Player
Last 50
Last 200
Career
Malkin
36.0%▼
46.0%
44.5%
Trocheck
62.0%▲
55.5%
56.9%
Recent Faceoffs
| Date | Period | Time | Zone | Winner |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Feb 28, 2026 | 1 | 01:28 | Defensive | Vincent Trocheck |
| Oct 7, 2025 | 3 | 15:31 | Defensive | Vincent Trocheck |
| Oct 7, 2025 | 1 | 19:24 | Defensive | Vincent Trocheck |
| Oct 7, 2025 | 1 | 19:19 | Defensive | Vincent Trocheck |