Alexander Kerfoot vs Nicklas Backstrom
2021-22 · Faceoff Head-to-Head
Scouting Report
Nicklas Backstrom holds a +3.7% FO% edge overall. Kerfoot wins 33.0% vs left-shot opponents — Backstrom shoots left.
Prediction Breakdown
Model
XGBoost ML Model
Overall FO% (Bayesian)
Kerfoot 45.3% vs Backstrom 46.9% (-3.7%)
H2H factor
Not applied (1 meetings, need 10+)
Offensive zone
Backstrom 67.3%
Defensive zone
Kerfoot 55.2%
Neutral zone
Backstrom 55.3%
Result
Alexander Kerfoot favored at 55.2%
55.2%
44.8%
Kerfoot
Backstrom
Head-to-Head Record
1
-
0
(1 meetings)
1
0
Kerfoot
Backstrom
Zone Breakdown
Defensive Zone
Edge: Kerfoot
1
0
Kerfoot
Backstrom
1 total
Situation Matchup
Situation
Kerfoot
Backstrom
Edge
Even Strength
45.0% (131)
47.0% (541)
-2.0%
Power Play
100.0% (1)
47.4% (95)
+52.6%
Penalty Kill
34.8% (46)
15.4% (13)
+19.4%
On power play, Kerfoot has a +52.6% edge.
Handedness & Splits
Handedness
Backstrom shoots left. Kerfoot is 33.0% vs left-shot opponents (97).
Kerfoot shoots left. Backstrom is 49.6% vs left-shot opponents (405).
Home / Away
Kerfoot
Backstrom
Home
49.5% (107)
48.5% (328)
Away
32.4% (71)
44.2% (321)
By Period
Kerfoot
Backstrom
P1
38.2%
44.8%
P2
47.4%
42.9%
P3
40.4%
50.9%
Final 5 min
33.3%
47.1%
Recent Form
Player
Last 50
Last 200
Career
Kerfoot
52.0%▼
53.5%
42.7%
Backstrom
50.0%▲
48.5%
46.4%
Recent Faceoffs
| Date | Period | Time | Zone | Winner |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 24, 2022 | 3 | 11:50 | Defensive | Alexander Kerfoot |