Adrian Kempe vs Nicklas Backstrom
2021-22 · Faceoff Head-to-Head
Scouting Report
Adrian Kempe holds a +3.6% FO% edge overall. Kempe wins 45.7% vs left-shot opponents — Backstrom shoots left.
Prediction Breakdown
Model
XGBoost ML Model
Overall FO% (Bayesian)
Kempe 50.0% vs Backstrom 46.9% (+3.6%)
Offensive zone
Backstrom 55.9%
Defensive zone
Backstrom 59.7%
Neutral zone
Backstrom 56.3%
Result
Nicklas Backstrom favored at 57.3%
42.7%
57.3%
Kempe
Backstrom
No head-to-head faceoffs recorded
Situation Matchup
Situation
Kempe
Backstrom
Edge
Even Strength
47.2% (36)
47.0% (541)
+0.2%
Power Play
77.8% (9)
47.4% (95)
+30.4%
Penalty Kill
20.0% (5)
15.4% (13)
+4.6%
On power play, Kempe has a +30.4% edge.
Handedness & Splits
Handedness
Backstrom shoots left. Kempe is 45.7% vs left-shot opponents (35).
Kempe shoots left. Backstrom is 49.6% vs left-shot opponents (405).
Home / Away
Kempe
Backstrom
Home
60.0% (25)
48.5% (328)
Away
40.0% (25)
44.2% (321)
By Period
Kempe
Backstrom
P1
57.9%
44.8%
P2
40.0%
42.9%
P3
50.0%
50.9%
Final 5 min
30.0%
47.1%
Recent Form
Player
Last 50
Last 200
Career
Kempe
26.0%▼
35.5%
50.0%
Backstrom
50.0%▲
48.5%
46.4%