Adrian Kempe vs Nicklas Backstrom
2022-23 · Faceoff Head-to-Head
Scouting Report
Nicklas Backstrom holds a +19.0% FO% edge overall. Kempe wins 36.7% vs left-shot opponents — Backstrom shoots left.
Prediction Breakdown
Model
XGBoost ML Model
Overall FO% (Bayesian)
Kempe 43.7% vs Backstrom 50.3% (-19.0%)
Offensive zone
Backstrom 55.1%
Defensive zone
Backstrom 63.5%
Neutral zone
Backstrom 57.9%
Result
Nicklas Backstrom favored at 58.8%
41.2%
58.8%
Kempe
Backstrom
No head-to-head faceoffs recorded
Situation Matchup
Situation
Kempe
Backstrom
Edge
Even Strength
32.7% (49)
51.4% (473)
-18.7%
Penalty Kill
0.0% (2)
33.3% (3)
-33.3%
On penalty kill, Backstrom has a +33.3% edge.
Handedness & Splits
Handedness
Backstrom shoots left. Kempe is 36.7% vs left-shot opponents (30).
Kempe shoots left. Backstrom is 53.2% vs left-shot opponents (342).
Home / Away
Kempe
Backstrom
Home
11.1% (9)
53.6% (278)
Away
35.7% (42)
46.6% (236)
By Period
Kempe
Backstrom
P1
22.2%
51.5%
P2
33.3%
56.0%
P3
25.0%
43.5%
OT
100.0%
50.0%
Final 5 min
7.7%
48.7%
Recent Form
Player
Last 50
Last 200
Career
Kempe
26.0%▼
35.5%
31.4%
Backstrom
50.0%▲
48.5%
50.4%