Brayden Schenn vs Nicklas Backstrom
2021-22 · Faceoff Head-to-Head
Scouting Report
Brayden Schenn holds a +2.7% FO% edge overall. Look for Schenn on neutral-zone draws (67% H2H, 3 meetings). Schenn wins 46.1% vs left-shot opponents — Backstrom shoots left.
Prediction Breakdown
Model
XGBoost ML Model
Overall FO% (Bayesian)
Schenn 49.2% vs Backstrom 46.9% (+2.7%)
H2H factor
Not applied (3 meetings, need 10+)
Offensive zone
Backstrom 62.9%
Defensive zone
Schenn 74.4%
Neutral zone
Schenn 56.7%
Result
Brayden Schenn favored at 56.7%
56.7%
43.3%
Schenn
Backstrom
Head-to-Head Record
2
-
1
(3 meetings)
2
1
Schenn
Backstrom
Zone Breakdown
Neutral Zone
Edge: Schenn
2
1
Schenn
Backstrom
3 total
Situation Matchup
Situation
Schenn
Backstrom
Edge
Even Strength
48.7% (542)
47.0% (541)
+1.7%
Power Play
70.6% (17)
47.4% (95)
+23.2%
Penalty Kill
40.0% (20)
15.4% (13)
+24.6%
On penalty kill, Schenn has a +24.6% edge.
Handedness & Splits
Handedness
Backstrom shoots left. Schenn is 46.1% vs left-shot opponents (371).
Schenn shoots left. Backstrom is 49.6% vs left-shot opponents (405).
Home / Away
Schenn
Backstrom
Home
49.0% (286)
48.5% (328)
Away
49.1% (293)
44.2% (321)
By Period
Schenn
Backstrom
P1
47.7%
44.8%
P2
48.7%
42.9%
P3
51.4%
50.9%
OT
25.0%
57.1%
Final 5 min
46.4%
47.1%
Recent Form
Player
Last 50
Last 200
Career
Schenn
48.0%▼
52.5%
49.1%
Backstrom
50.0%▲
48.5%
46.4%
Recent Faceoffs
| Date | Period | Time | Zone | Winner |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 22, 2022 | 2 | 17:13 | Neutral | Brayden Schenn |
| Mar 22, 2022 | 1 | 07:29 | Neutral | Nicklas Backstrom |
| Mar 22, 2022 | 1 | 00:27 | Neutral | Brayden Schenn |