Alexander Kerfoot vs Nicklas Backstrom
2022-23 · Faceoff Head-to-Head
Scouting Report
Nicklas Backstrom holds a +5.6% FO% edge overall. Kerfoot wins 34.1% vs left-shot opponents — Backstrom shoots left.
Prediction Breakdown
Model
XGBoost ML Model
Overall FO% (Bayesian)
Kerfoot 46.9% vs Backstrom 50.3% (-5.6%)
H2H factor
Not applied (1 meetings, need 10+)
Offensive zone
Kerfoot 60.6%
Defensive zone
Backstrom 52.3%
Neutral zone
Backstrom 52.3%
Result
Nicklas Backstrom favored at 52.3%
47.7%
52.3%
Kerfoot
Backstrom
Head-to-Head Record
0
-
1
(1 meetings)
0
1
Kerfoot
Backstrom
Zone Breakdown
Neutral Zone
Edge: Backstrom
0
1
Kerfoot
Backstrom
1 total
Situation Matchup
Situation
Kerfoot
Backstrom
Edge
Even Strength
45.0% (100)
51.4% (473)
-6.4%
Power Play
52.0% (25)
39.5% (38)
+12.5%
Penalty Kill
35.0% (20)
33.3% (3)
+1.7%
On power play, Kerfoot has a +12.5% edge.
Handedness & Splits
Handedness
Backstrom shoots left. Kerfoot is 34.1% vs left-shot opponents (82).
Kerfoot shoots left. Backstrom is 53.2% vs left-shot opponents (342).
Home / Away
Kerfoot
Backstrom
Home
47.6% (84)
53.6% (278)
Away
41.0% (61)
46.6% (236)
By Period
Kerfoot
Backstrom
P1
50.9%
51.5%
P2
38.2%
56.0%
P3
44.1%
43.5%
OT
100.0%
50.0%
Final 5 min
46.9%
48.7%
Recent Form
Player
Last 50
Last 200
Career
Kerfoot
52.0%▼
53.5%
44.8%
Backstrom
50.0%▲
48.5%
50.4%
Recent Faceoffs
| Date | Period | Time | Zone | Winner |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 29, 2023 | 2 | 07:00 | Neutral | Nicklas Backstrom |