Evgeni Malkin vs Zemgus Girgensons
2025-26 · Faceoff Head-to-Head
Scouting Report
These two are closely matched in overall FO% (44.5% vs 45.2%). Malkin wins 45.2% vs left-shot opponents — Girgensons shoots left.
Prediction Breakdown
Model
XGBoost ML Model
Overall FO% (Bayesian)
Malkin 46.1% vs Girgensons 46.8% (-0.7%)
Offensive zone
Malkin 77.8%
Defensive zone
Girgensons 79.8%
Neutral zone
Girgensons 53.6%
Result
Zemgus Girgensons favored at 51.9%
48.1%
51.9%
Malkin
Girgensons
No head-to-head faceoffs recorded
Situation Matchup
Situation
Malkin
Girgensons
Edge
Even Strength
45.7% (219)
45.1% (164)
+0.6%
Power Play
34.6% (26)
50.0% (2)
-15.4%
On power play, Girgensons has a +15.4% edge.
Handedness & Splits
Handedness
Girgensons shoots left. Malkin is 45.2% vs left-shot opponents (177).
Malkin shoots left. Girgensons is 45.6% vs left-shot opponents (136).
Home / Away
Malkin
Girgensons
Home
50.4% (113)
44.6% (92)
Away
39.4% (132)
45.7% (105)
By Period
Malkin
Girgensons
P1
47.7%
44.2%
P2
44.9%
46.0%
P3
40.0%
45.1%
Final 5 min
35.3%
38.2%
Recent Form
Player
Last 50
Last 200
Career
Malkin
36.0%▼
46.0%
44.5%
Girgensons
58.0%▲
44.5%
45.2%