Alexander Kerfoot vs Nicklas Backstrom
2023-24 · Faceoff Head-to-Head
Scouting Report
Nicklas Backstrom holds a +4.6% FO% edge overall.
Prediction Breakdown
Model
XGBoost ML Model
Overall FO% (Bayesian)
Kerfoot 48.0% vs Backstrom 51.1% (-4.6%)
Offensive zone
Backstrom 51.0%
Defensive zone
Kerfoot 68.5%
Neutral zone
Backstrom 52.4%
Result
Alexander Kerfoot favored at 55.0%
55.0%
45.0%
Kerfoot
Backstrom
No head-to-head faceoffs recorded
Situation Matchup
Situation
Kerfoot
Backstrom
Edge
Even Strength
50.4% (595)
53.2% (77)
-2.8%
Power Play
45.2% (124)
50.0% (6)
-4.8%
Penalty Kill
39.2% (143)
0.0% (1)
+39.2%
On penalty kill, Kerfoot has a +39.2% edge.
Handedness & Splits
Handedness
Backstrom shoots left. Kerfoot is 47.5% vs left-shot opponents (528).
Kerfoot shoots left. Backstrom is 52.5% vs left-shot opponents (61).
Home / Away
Kerfoot
Backstrom
Home
51.4% (467)
54.5% (55)
Away
43.5% (395)
48.3% (29)
By Period
Kerfoot
Backstrom
P1
49.1%
50.0%
P2
42.4%
52.9%
P3
52.7%
55.0%
OT
25.0%
50.0%
Final 5 min
54.8%
55.0%
Recent Form
Player
Last 50
Last 200
Career
Kerfoot
52.0%▼
53.5%
47.8%
Backstrom
50.0%▲
48.5%
52.4%