Alexander Burmistrov vs Nicklas Backstrom
All Seasons · Faceoff Head-to-Head
Scouting Report
Nicklas Backstrom holds a +7.8% FO% edge overall. Look for Backstrom on offensive-zone draws (90% H2H, 10 meetings). Burmistrov wins 43.9% vs left-shot opponents — Backstrom shoots left.
Prediction Breakdown
Model
XGBoost ML Model
Overall FO% (Bayesian)
Burmistrov 43.0% vs Backstrom 50.5% (-7.8%)
H2H factor
Backstrom leads 14-13 in 27 meetings
Offensive zone
Burmistrov 54.6%
Defensive zone
Burmistrov 54.6%
Neutral zone
Burmistrov 57.3%
Result
Alexander Burmistrov favored at 55.6%
55.6%
44.4%
Burmistrov
Backstrom
Head-to-Head Record
13
-
14
(27 meetings)
13
14
Burmistrov
Backstrom
Last 10: Burmistrov 4-6 Backstrom
Zone Breakdown
Offensive Zone
Edge: Backstrom
1
9
Burmistrov
Backstrom
10 total
Defensive Zone
Edge: Burmistrov
6
1
Burmistrov
Backstrom
7 total
Neutral Zone
Edge: Burmistrov
6
4
Burmistrov
Backstrom
10 total
Situation Matchup
Situation
Burmistrov
Backstrom
Edge
Even Strength
42.7% (2,299)
50.4% (11,581)
-7.7%
Power Play
51.0% (143)
52.3% (1,895)
-1.3%
Penalty Kill
37.0% (230)
47.0% (889)
-10.0%
On penalty kill, Backstrom has a +10.0% edge.
Handedness & Splits
Handedness
Backstrom shoots left. Burmistrov is 43.9% vs left-shot opponents (1,795).
Burmistrov shoots left. Backstrom is 51.8% vs left-shot opponents (8,966).
Home / Away
Burmistrov
Backstrom
Home
44.3% (1,431)
52.6% (7,223)
Away
40.9% (1,260)
48.4% (7,173)
By Period
Burmistrov
Backstrom
P1
45.1%
50.1%
P2
41.9%
49.7%
P3
41.1%
51.6%
OT
39.1%
52.9%
Final 5 min
39.3%
50.5%
Recent Form
Player
Last 50
Last 200
Career
Burmistrov
46.0%▼
48.0%
42.7%
Backstrom
50.0%▲
48.5%
50.5%
Recent Faceoffs
| Date | Period | Time | Zone | Winner |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nov 1, 2016 | 3 | 13:04 | Neutral | Nicklas Backstrom |
| Nov 1, 2016 | 2 | 08:47 | Offensive | Nicklas Backstrom |
| Dec 5, 2015 | 1 | 15:59 | Defensive | Nicklas Backstrom |
| 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 |
| Nov 23, 2011 | 2 | 02:40 | Neutral | Alexander Burmistrov |
| Nov 23, 2011 | 1 | 05:36 | Offensive | Nicklas Backstrom |
| Nov 17, 2011 | 2 | 13:23 | Offensive | Nicklas Backstrom |
| Dec 4, 2010 | 3 | 07:20 | Defensive | Alexander Burmistrov |
| Nov 19, 2010 | 3 | 00:54 | Offensive | Nicklas Backstrom |
| Nov 19, 2010 | 3 | 00:36 | Defensive | Alexander Burmistrov |
| Nov 19, 2010 | 2 | 18:19 | Offensive | Nicklas Backstrom |
| Nov 14, 2010 | 1 | 18:57 | Neutral | Alexander Burmistrov |
| Nov 14, 2010 | 1 | 14:49 | Offensive | Nicklas Backstrom |