Anthony Cirelli vs Nicklas Backstrom
2023-24 · Faceoff Head-to-Head
Scouting Report
Nicklas Backstrom holds a +3.2% FO% edge overall.
Prediction Breakdown
Model
XGBoost ML Model
Overall FO% (Bayesian)
Cirelli 49.3% vs Backstrom 51.1% (-3.2%)
Offensive zone
Backstrom 53.8%
Defensive zone
Cirelli 68.9%
Neutral zone
Cirelli 51.6%
Result
Anthony Cirelli favored at 55.6%
55.6%
44.4%
Cirelli
Backstrom
No head-to-head faceoffs recorded
Situation Matchup
Situation
Cirelli
Backstrom
Edge
Even Strength
50.9% (709)
53.2% (77)
-2.3%
Power Play
43.4% (76)
50.0% (6)
-6.6%
Penalty Kill
44.0% (150)
0.0% (1)
+44.0%
On penalty kill, Cirelli has a +44.0% edge.
Handedness & Splits
Handedness
Backstrom shoots left. Cirelli is 48.3% vs left-shot opponents (561).
Cirelli shoots left. Backstrom is 52.5% vs left-shot opponents (61).
Home / Away
Cirelli
Backstrom
Home
50.6% (494)
54.5% (55)
Away
47.6% (441)
48.3% (29)
By Period
Cirelli
Backstrom
P1
52.3%
50.0%
P2
45.4%
52.9%
P3
49.5%
55.0%
OT
62.5%
50.0%
Final 5 min
47.5%
55.0%
Recent Form
Player
Last 50
Last 200
Career
Cirelli
50.0%▼
53.0%
49.2%
Backstrom
50.0%▲
48.5%
52.4%