Alexander Burmistrov vs Nicklas Backstrom

2012-13 · Faceoff Head-to-Head
Scouting Report

Nicklas Backstrom holds a +4.2% FO% edge overall. Look for Burmistrov on defensive-zone draws (100% H2H, 3 meetings).

Prediction Breakdown
Model XGBoost ML Model
Overall FO% (Bayesian) Burmistrov 47.9% vs Backstrom 51.3% (-4.2%)
H2H factor Not applied (8 meetings, need 10+)
Offensive zone Backstrom 67.6%
Defensive zone Backstrom 53.3%
Neutral zone Backstrom 74.1%
Result Nicklas Backstrom favored at 63.9%
36.1%
63.9%
Burmistrov Backstrom
Head-to-Head Record
5 - 3 (8 meetings)
5
3
Burmistrov Backstrom
Last 8: Burmistrov 5-3 Backstrom

Zone Breakdown

Offensive Zone
Edge: Backstrom
1
2
Burmistrov Backstrom
3 total
Defensive Zone
Edge: Burmistrov
3
0
Burmistrov Backstrom
3 total
Neutral Zone
Even
1
1
Burmistrov Backstrom
2 total

Situation Matchup

Situation
Burmistrov
Backstrom
Edge
Even Strength
47.6% (252)
51.2% (654)
-3.6%
Power Play
53.8% (13)
50.9% (110)
+2.9%
Penalty Kill
41.7% (36)
53.9% (76)
-12.2%
On penalty kill, Backstrom has a +12.2% edge.

Handedness & Splits

Handedness
Backstrom shoots left. Burmistrov is 48.9% vs left-shot opponents (184).
Burmistrov shoots left. Backstrom is 53.0% vs left-shot opponents (491).
Home / Away
Burmistrov
Backstrom
Home
50.0% (174)
52.0% (400)
Away
43.3% (127)
50.9% (440)
By Period
Burmistrov
Backstrom
P1
45.3%
51.6%
P2
49.1%
51.1%
P3
47.9%
50.7%
OT
0.0%
65.0%
Final 5 min
44.3%
52.3%

Recent Form

Player
Last 50
Last 200
Career
Burmistrov
46.0%
48.0%
47.2%
Backstrom
50.0%
48.5%
51.4%

Recent Faceoffs

Date Period Time Zone Winner
Apr 23, 2013 2 09:54 Defensive Alexander Burmistrov
Apr 23, 2013 2 06:40 Defensive Alexander Burmistrov
Mar 22, 2013 3 14:41 Neutral Alexander Burmistrov
Mar 22, 2013 2 10:54 Offensive Nicklas Backstrom
Mar 22, 2013 2 02:02 Neutral Nicklas Backstrom
Mar 2, 2013 2 02:18 Offensive Alexander Burmistrov
Jan 22, 2013 3 11:13 Offensive Nicklas Backstrom
Jan 22, 2013 3 10:57 Defensive Alexander Burmistrov