Aleksander Barkov vs Nicklas Backstrom
2021-22 · Faceoff Head-to-Head
Scouting Report
Aleksander Barkov holds a +10.5% FO% edge overall. Barkov wins 58.0% vs left-shot opponents — Backstrom shoots left.
Prediction Breakdown
Model
XGBoost ML Model
Overall FO% (Bayesian)
Barkov 56.4% vs Backstrom 46.9% (+10.5%)
Offensive zone
Backstrom 55.3%
Defensive zone
Barkov 62.6%
Neutral zone
Backstrom 53.4%
Result
Aleksander Barkov favored at 51.3%
51.3%
48.7%
Barkov
Backstrom
No head-to-head faceoffs recorded
Situation Matchup
Situation
Barkov
Backstrom
Edge
Even Strength
57.0% (870)
47.0% (541)
+10.0%
Power Play
63.8% (210)
47.4% (95)
+16.4%
Penalty Kill
48.3% (172)
15.4% (13)
+32.9%
On penalty kill, Barkov has a +32.9% edge.
Handedness & Splits
Handedness
Backstrom shoots left. Barkov is 58.0% vs left-shot opponents (719).
Barkov shoots left. Backstrom is 49.6% vs left-shot opponents (405).
Home / Away
Barkov
Backstrom
Home
59.2% (557)
48.5% (328)
Away
55.1% (695)
44.2% (321)
By Period
Barkov
Backstrom
P1
56.7%
44.8%
P2
54.8%
42.9%
P3
59.7%
50.9%
OT
55.6%
57.1%
Final 5 min
59.4%
47.1%
Recent Form
Player
Last 50
Last 200
Career
Barkov
44.0%▼
47.5%
56.9%
Backstrom
50.0%▲
48.5%
46.4%