Alexander Wennberg vs Nicklas Backstrom
2017-18 · Faceoff Head-to-Head
Scouting Report
Nicklas Backstrom holds a +6.0% FO% edge overall. Look for Backstrom on defensive-zone draws (80% H2H, 5 meetings).
Prediction Breakdown
Model
XGBoost ML Model
Overall FO% (Bayesian)
Wennberg 45.8% vs Backstrom 51.1% (-6.0%)
H2H factor
Backstrom leads 8-2 in 10 meetings
Offensive zone
Wennberg 73.5%
Defensive zone
Wennberg 73.9%
Neutral zone
Wennberg 74.8%
Result
Alexander Wennberg favored at 73.8%
73.8%
26.2%
Wennberg
Backstrom
Head-to-Head Record
2
-
8
(10 meetings)
2
8
Wennberg
Backstrom
Last 10: Wennberg 2-8 Backstrom
Zone Breakdown
Offensive Zone
Edge: Backstrom
1
3
Wennberg
Backstrom
4 total
Defensive Zone
Edge: Backstrom
1
4
Wennberg
Backstrom
5 total
Neutral Zone
Edge: Backstrom
0
1
Wennberg
Backstrom
1 total
Situation Matchup
Situation
Wennberg
Backstrom
Edge
Even Strength
45.5% (642)
51.0% (1,104)
-5.5%
Power Play
47.3% (91)
54.5% (178)
-7.2%
Penalty Kill
36.6% (41)
47.2% (89)
-10.6%
On penalty kill, Backstrom has a +10.6% edge.
Handedness & Splits
Handedness
Backstrom shoots left. Wennberg is 47.3% vs left-shot opponents (503).
Wennberg shoots left. Backstrom is 50.1% vs left-shot opponents (872).
Home / Away
Wennberg
Backstrom
Home
45.3% (380)
52.6% (705)
Away
45.2% (394)
49.7% (666)
By Period
Wennberg
Backstrom
P1
47.2%
51.1%
P2
42.5%
51.0%
P3
45.9%
51.4%
OT
50.0%
55.6%
Final 5 min
45.4%
53.2%
Recent Form
Player
Last 50
Last 200
Career
Wennberg
50.0%▼
51.5%
45.2%
Backstrom
50.0%▲
48.5%
51.2%
Recent Faceoffs
| Date | Period | Time | Zone | Winner |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Feb 26, 2018 | 3 | 17:01 | Defensive | Nicklas Backstrom |
| Feb 26, 2018 | 2 | 13:11 | Defensive | Alexander Wennberg |
| Feb 26, 2018 | 1 | 19:23 | Defensive | Nicklas Backstrom |
| Feb 9, 2018 | 3 | 06:52 | Defensive | Nicklas Backstrom |
| Feb 9, 2018 | 3 | 06:33 | Offensive | Nicklas Backstrom |
| Feb 9, 2018 | 2 | 13:18 | Offensive | Alexander Wennberg |
| Feb 9, 2018 | 2 | 00:00 | Neutral | Nicklas Backstrom |
| Feb 9, 2018 | 1 | 17:52 | Defensive | Nicklas Backstrom |
| Feb 6, 2018 | 1 | 03:38 | Offensive | Nicklas Backstrom |
| Dec 2, 2017 | 2 | 12:58 | Offensive | Nicklas Backstrom |