Artem Anisimov vs Nicklas Backstrom
2011-12 · Faceoff Head-to-Head
Scouting Report
Nicklas Backstrom holds a +4.4% FO% edge overall. Look for Anisimov on neutral-zone draws (67% H2H, 3 meetings). Anisimov wins 46.9% vs left-shot opponents — Backstrom shoots left.
Prediction Breakdown
Model
XGBoost ML Model
Overall FO% (Bayesian)
Anisimov 47.4% vs Backstrom 50.9% (-4.4%)
H2H factor
Not applied (5 meetings, need 10+)
Offensive zone
Backstrom 68.2%
Defensive zone
Backstrom 62.1%
Neutral zone
Backstrom 51.5%
Result
Nicklas Backstrom favored at 57.0%
43.0%
57.0%
Anisimov
Backstrom
Head-to-Head Record
3
-
2
(5 meetings)
3
2
Anisimov
Backstrom
Last 5: Anisimov 3-2 Backstrom
Zone Breakdown
Offensive Zone
Edge: Backstrom
0
1
Anisimov
Backstrom
1 total
Defensive Zone
Edge: Anisimov
1
0
Anisimov
Backstrom
1 total
Neutral Zone
Edge: Anisimov
2
1
Anisimov
Backstrom
3 total
Situation Matchup
Situation
Anisimov
Backstrom
Edge
Even Strength
44.8% (268)
49.0% (496)
-4.2%
Power Play
58.6% (29)
55.6% (151)
+3.0%
Penalty Kill
47.7% (44)
57.9% (38)
-10.2%
On penalty kill, Backstrom has a +10.2% edge.
Handedness & Splits
Handedness
Backstrom shoots left. Anisimov is 46.9% vs left-shot opponents (209).
Anisimov shoots left. Backstrom is 51.9% vs left-shot opponents (503).
Home / Away
Anisimov
Backstrom
Home
50.8% (124)
53.5% (368)
Away
44.3% (221)
48.3% (323)
By Period
Anisimov
Backstrom
P1
47.2%
49.1%
P2
45.9%
51.0%
P3
48.6%
53.5%
OT
0.0%
40.0%
Final 5 min
49.3%
48.5%
Recent Form
Player
Last 50
Last 200
Career
Anisimov
40.0%▼
45.5%
46.7%
Backstrom
50.0%▲
48.5%
51.1%
Recent Faceoffs
| Date | Period | Time | Zone | Winner |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 7, 2012 | 3 | 09:40 | Offensive | Nicklas Backstrom |
| Apr 7, 2012 | 2 | 12:44 | Neutral | Artem Anisimov |
| Apr 7, 2012 | 1 | 19:13 | Neutral | Artem Anisimov |
| Dec 28, 2011 | 3 | 12:01 | Neutral | Nicklas Backstrom |
| Dec 28, 2011 | 3 | 05:22 | Defensive | Artem Anisimov |