Nick Schmaltz vs Vladislav Namestnikov

All Seasons · Faceoff Head-to-Head
Scouting Report

These two are closely matched in overall FO% (42.2% vs 42.9%). Look for Namestnikov on offensive-zone draws (83% H2H, 6 meetings). Schmaltz wins 41.3% vs left-shot opponents — Namestnikov shoots left.

Prediction Breakdown
Model XGBoost ML Model
Overall FO% (Bayesian) Schmaltz 42.4% vs Namestnikov 43.1% (-0.7%)
H2H factor Namestnikov leads 9-5 in 14 meetings
Offensive zone Schmaltz 56.1%
Defensive zone Schmaltz 51.6%
Neutral zone Schmaltz 53.9%
Result Nick Schmaltz favored at 54.3%
54.3%
45.7%
Schmaltz Namestnikov
Head-to-Head Record
5 - 9 (14 meetings)
5
9
Schmaltz Namestnikov
Last 10: Schmaltz 4-6 Namestnikov

Zone Breakdown

Offensive Zone
Edge: Namestnikov
1
5
Schmaltz Namestnikov
6 total
Defensive Zone
Edge: Namestnikov
1
2
Schmaltz Namestnikov
3 total
Neutral Zone
Edge: Schmaltz
3
2
Schmaltz Namestnikov
5 total

Situation Matchup

Situation
Schmaltz
Namestnikov
Edge
Even Strength
41.1% (3,218)
42.4% (3,320)
-1.3%
Power Play
47.3% (637)
48.0% (394)
-0.7%
Penalty Kill
47.2% (125)
40.9% (137)
+6.3%
On penalty kill, Schmaltz has a +6.3% edge.

Handedness & Splits

Handedness
Namestnikov shoots left. Schmaltz is 41.3% vs left-shot opponents (2,877).
Schmaltz shoots right. Namestnikov is 43.0% vs right-shot opponents (1,401).
Home / Away
Schmaltz
Namestnikov
Home
42.7% (1,978)
43.2% (1,784)
Away
41.8% (2,002)
42.7% (2,067)
By Period
Schmaltz
Namestnikov
P1
41.1%
44.9%
P2
42.6%
40.3%
P3
43.0%
43.6%
OT
42.4%
29.2%
Final 5 min
42.5%
42.4%

Recent Form

Player
Last 50
Last 200
Career
Schmaltz
40.0%
46.0%
42.2%
Namestnikov
38.0%
40.0%
42.9%

Recent Faceoffs

Date Period Time Zone Winner
Dec 21, 2025 1 05:51 Defensive Vladislav Namestnikov
Oct 26, 2025 2 09:59 Offensive Nick Schmaltz
Oct 26, 2025 1 15:02 Offensive Vladislav Namestnikov
Apr 5, 2025 2 14:12 Offensive Vladislav Namestnikov
Jan 24, 2025 1 18:12 Offensive Vladislav Namestnikov
Jan 7, 2024 2 16:23 Neutral Nick Schmaltz
Jan 7, 2024 2 10:36 Offensive Vladislav Namestnikov
Jan 7, 2024 2 03:53 Neutral Nick Schmaltz
Jan 7, 2024 1 09:23 Neutral Vladislav Namestnikov
Nov 18, 2023 3 04:15 Neutral Nick Schmaltz
Nov 18, 2023 2 19:04 Neutral Vladislav Namestnikov
Oct 19, 2019 2 14:31 Offensive Vladislav Namestnikov
Jan 22, 2018 3 06:41 Defensive Vladislav Namestnikov
Jan 22, 2018 3 00:55 Defensive Nick Schmaltz