Brian Gionta vs Nicklas Backstrom
2014-15 · Faceoff Head-to-Head
Scouting Report
Nicklas Backstrom holds a +12.8% FO% edge overall. Gionta wins 41.4% vs left-shot opponents — Backstrom shoots left.
Prediction Breakdown
Model
XGBoost ML Model
Overall FO% (Bayesian)
Gionta 44.2% vs Backstrom 53.4% (-12.8%)
H2H factor
Not applied (6 meetings, need 10+)
Offensive zone
Gionta 56.4%
Defensive zone
Gionta 64.5%
Neutral zone
Gionta 61.8%
Result
Brian Gionta favored at 61.8%
61.8%
38.2%
Gionta
Backstrom
Head-to-Head Record
2
-
4
(6 meetings)
2
4
Gionta
Backstrom
Last 6: Gionta 2-4 Backstrom
Zone Breakdown
Offensive Zone
Edge: Backstrom
0
2
Gionta
Backstrom
2 total
Defensive Zone
Even
2
2
Gionta
Backstrom
4 total
Situation Matchup
Situation
Gionta
Backstrom
Edge
Even Strength
41.3% (63)
54.1% (1,314)
-12.8%
Power Play
51.4% (37)
56.2% (169)
-4.8%
Penalty Kill
34.8% (69)
44.4% (126)
-9.6%
On even strength, Backstrom has a +12.8% edge.
Handedness & Splits
Handedness
Backstrom shoots left. Gionta is 41.4% vs left-shot opponents (87).
Gionta shoots right. Backstrom is 48.7% vs right-shot opponents (606).
Home / Away
Gionta
Backstrom
Home
40.7% (81)
57.7% (799)
Away
40.9% (88)
49.5% (810)
By Period
Gionta
Backstrom
P1
38.5%
54.7%
P2
32.7%
51.7%
P3
47.9%
54.2%
OT
40.0%
58.1%
Final 5 min
35.9%
51.1%
Recent Form
Player
Last 50
Last 200
Career
Gionta
38.0%▼
42.5%
40.8%
Backstrom
50.0%▲
48.5%
53.6%
Recent Faceoffs
| Date | Period | Time | Zone | Winner |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 16, 2015 | 1 | 07:53 | Defensive | Brian Gionta |
| Mar 7, 2015 | 3 | 05:40 | Defensive | Nicklas Backstrom |
| Mar 7, 2015 | 2 | 08:22 | Offensive | Nicklas Backstrom |
| Mar 7, 2015 | 2 | 06:40 | Offensive | Nicklas Backstrom |
| Mar 7, 2015 | 2 | 06:45 | Defensive | Brian Gionta |
| Mar 7, 2015 | 1 | 12:47 | Defensive | Nicklas Backstrom |