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 |