Brayden Schenn vs Nicklas Backstrom
2019-20 · Faceoff Head-to-Head
Scouting Report
These two are closely matched in overall FO% (49.0% vs 49.2%). Look for Backstrom on neutral-zone draws (75% H2H, 4 meetings).
Prediction Breakdown
Model
XGBoost ML Model
Overall FO% (Bayesian)
Schenn 49.1% vs Backstrom 49.3% (-0.2%)
H2H factor
Not applied (8 meetings, need 10+)
Offensive zone
Schenn 56.2%
Defensive zone
Schenn 51.3%
Neutral zone
Schenn 56.9%
Result
Brayden Schenn favored at 55.3%
55.3%
44.7%
Schenn
Backstrom
Head-to-Head Record
2
-
6
(8 meetings)
2
6
Schenn
Backstrom
Last 8: Schenn 2-6 Backstrom
Zone Breakdown
Offensive Zone
Even
1
1
Schenn
Backstrom
2 total
Defensive Zone
Edge: Backstrom
0
2
Schenn
Backstrom
2 total
Neutral Zone
Edge: Backstrom
1
3
Schenn
Backstrom
4 total
Situation Matchup
Situation
Schenn
Backstrom
Edge
Even Strength
49.6% (649)
50.0% (854)
-0.4%
Power Play
47.7% (44)
44.6% (148)
+3.1%
Penalty Kill
33.3% (21)
50.0% (46)
-16.7%
On penalty kill, Backstrom has a +16.7% edge.
Handedness & Splits
Handedness
Backstrom shoots left. Schenn is 48.2% vs left-shot opponents (479).
Schenn shoots left. Backstrom is 50.2% vs left-shot opponents (675).
Home / Away
Schenn
Backstrom
Home
50.5% (333)
52.2% (506)
Away
47.8% (381)
46.5% (542)
By Period
Schenn
Backstrom
P1
48.3%
45.3%
P2
52.2%
46.9%
P3
46.5%
55.5%
OT
50.0%
50.0%
Final 5 min
52.3%
47.6%
Recent Form
Player
Last 50
Last 200
Career
Schenn
48.0%▼
52.5%
49.0%
Backstrom
50.0%▲
48.5%
49.2%
Recent Faceoffs
| Date | Period | Time | Zone | Winner |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 2, 2019 | 3 | 12:09 | Neutral | Brayden Schenn |
| Oct 2, 2019 | 3 | 10:24 | Defensive | Nicklas Backstrom |
| Oct 2, 2019 | 3 | 00:00 | Neutral | Nicklas Backstrom |
| Oct 2, 2019 | 2 | 16:29 | Offensive | Brayden Schenn |
| Oct 2, 2019 | 2 | 00:00 | Neutral | Nicklas Backstrom |
| Oct 2, 2019 | 1 | 03:20 | Offensive | Nicklas Backstrom |
| Oct 2, 2019 | 1 | 00:05 | Defensive | Nicklas Backstrom |
| Oct 2, 2019 | 1 | 00:00 | Neutral | Nicklas Backstrom |