Nick Schmaltz vs Sebastian Aho

2025-26 · Faceoff Head-to-Head
Scouting Report

Sebastian Aho holds a +4.3% FO% edge overall. Look for Aho on neutral-zone draws (83% H2H, 6 meetings). Schmaltz wins 41.8% vs left-shot opponents — Aho shoots left.

Prediction Breakdown
Model XGBoost ML Model
Overall FO% (Bayesian) Schmaltz 46.6% vs Aho 50.5% (-4.3%)
H2H factor Aho leads 8-3 in 11 meetings
Offensive zone Schmaltz 78.8%
Defensive zone Schmaltz 74.2%
Neutral zone Schmaltz 72.7%
Result Nick Schmaltz favored at 74.2%
74.2%
25.8%
Schmaltz Aho
Head-to-Head Record
3 - 8 (11 meetings)
3
8
Schmaltz Aho
Last 10: Schmaltz 3-7 Aho

Zone Breakdown

Offensive Zone
Edge: Aho
0
2
Schmaltz Aho
2 total
Defensive Zone
Edge: Schmaltz
2
1
Schmaltz Aho
3 total
Neutral Zone
Edge: Aho
1
5
Schmaltz Aho
6 total

Situation Matchup

Situation
Schmaltz
Aho
Edge
Even Strength
45.9% (697)
50.5% (878)
-4.6%
Power Play
47.9% (117)
53.5% (144)
-5.6%
Penalty Kill
48.0% (25)
44.3% (61)
+3.7%
On power play, Aho has a +5.6% edge.

Handedness & Splits

Handedness
Aho shoots left. Schmaltz is 41.8% vs left-shot opponents (593).
Schmaltz shoots right. Aho is 55.5% vs right-shot opponents (380).
Home / Away
Schmaltz
Aho
Home
44.9% (434)
53.8% (571)
Away
47.7% (405)
46.9% (512)
By Period
Schmaltz
Aho
P1
41.5%
49.0%
P2
46.7%
51.7%
P3
51.1%
50.3%
OT
0.0%
58.8%
Final 5 min
40.5%
49.4%

Recent Form

Player
Last 50
Last 200
Career
Schmaltz
42.0%
46.0%
46.2%
Aho
60.0%
50.5%
50.5%

Recent Faceoffs

Date Period Time Zone Winner
Jan 29, 2026 3 19:30 Neutral Sebastian Aho
Jan 29, 2026 3 13:06 Defensive Nick Schmaltz
Jan 29, 2026 3 05:29 Neutral Nick Schmaltz
Jan 29, 2026 2 16:24 Defensive Nick Schmaltz
Jan 29, 2026 2 00:00 Neutral Sebastian Aho
Jan 29, 2026 1 16:23 Defensive Sebastian Aho
Jan 29, 2026 1 15:59 Neutral Sebastian Aho
Jan 29, 2026 1 06:17 Offensive Sebastian Aho
Jan 29, 2026 1 05:26 Offensive Sebastian Aho
Jan 29, 2026 1 02:49 Neutral Sebastian Aho
Jan 29, 2026 1 00:00 Neutral Sebastian Aho