Aleksander Barkov vs Nicklas Backstrom
2023-24 · Faceoff Head-to-Head
Scouting Report
Aleksander Barkov holds a +4.9% FO% edge overall. Barkov wins 55.9% vs left-shot opponents — Backstrom shoots left.
Prediction Breakdown
Model
XGBoost ML Model
Overall FO% (Bayesian)
Barkov 56.7% vs Backstrom 51.1% (+4.9%)
Offensive zone
Barkov 59.6%
Defensive zone
Barkov 55.7%
Neutral zone
Backstrom 58.7%
Result
Aleksander Barkov favored at 52.2%
52.2%
47.8%
Barkov
Backstrom
No head-to-head faceoffs recorded
Situation Matchup
Situation
Barkov
Backstrom
Edge
Even Strength
56.9% (740)
53.2% (77)
+3.7%
Power Play
63.3% (256)
50.0% (6)
+13.3%
Penalty Kill
45.2% (104)
0.0% (1)
+45.2%
On penalty kill, Barkov has a +45.2% edge.
Handedness & Splits
Handedness
Backstrom shoots left. Barkov is 55.9% vs left-shot opponents (619).
Barkov shoots left. Backstrom is 52.5% vs left-shot opponents (61).
Home / Away
Barkov
Backstrom
Home
57.4% (540)
54.5% (55)
Away
57.1% (560)
48.3% (29)
By Period
Barkov
Backstrom
P1
57.6%
50.0%
P2
56.6%
52.9%
P3
56.9%
55.0%
OT
72.2%
50.0%
Final 5 min
57.3%
55.0%
Recent Form
Player
Last 50
Last 200
Career
Barkov
44.0%▼
47.5%
57.3%
Backstrom
50.0%▲
48.5%
52.4%