Joel Eriksson Ek vs Nick Schmaltz

2024-25 · Faceoff Head-to-Head
Scouting Report

Nick Schmaltz holds a +2.1% FO% edge overall. Ek wins 46.5% vs right-shot opponents — Schmaltz shoots right.

Prediction Breakdown
Model XGBoost ML Model
Overall FO% (Bayesian) Ek 47.4% vs Schmaltz 49.4% (-2.1%)
H2H factor Not applied (2 meetings, need 10+)
Offensive zone Schmaltz 62.0%
Defensive zone Ek 73.2%
Neutral zone Ek 57.2%
Result Joel Eriksson Ek favored at 73.2%
73.2%
26.8%
Ek Schmaltz
Head-to-Head Record
0 - 2 (2 meetings)
0
2
Ek Schmaltz

Zone Breakdown

Defensive Zone
Edge: Schmaltz
0
2
Ek Schmaltz
2 total

Situation Matchup

Situation
Ek
Schmaltz
Edge
Even Strength
47.6% (609)
48.1% (268)
-0.5%
Power Play
53.3% (152)
50.5% (91)
+2.8%
Penalty Kill
34.9% (106)
58.8% (17)
-23.9%
On penalty kill, Schmaltz has a +23.9% edge.

Handedness & Splits

Handedness
Schmaltz shoots right. Ek is 46.5% vs right-shot opponents (254).
Ek shoots left. Schmaltz is 48.1% vs left-shot opponents (291).
Home / Away
Ek
Schmaltz
Home
49.2% (331)
49.0% (206)
Away
45.7% (536)
49.4% (170)
By Period
Ek
Schmaltz
P1
38.7%
53.6%
P2
52.9%
46.2%
P3
48.8%
50.4%
OT
42.9%
16.7%
Final 5 min
46.2%
39.6%

Recent Form

Player
Last 50
Last 200
Career
Ek
48.0%
49.0%
47.1%
Schmaltz
40.0%
46.0%
49.2%

Recent Faceoffs

Date Period Time Zone Winner
Jan 23, 2025 2 14:53 Defensive Nick Schmaltz
Jan 23, 2025 1 10:16 Defensive Nick Schmaltz