Cedric Paquette vs Nicklas Backstrom
2021-22 · Faceoff Head-to-Head
Scouting Report
Nicklas Backstrom holds a +16.6% FO% edge overall. Paquette wins 36.5% vs left-shot opponents — Backstrom shoots left.
Prediction Breakdown
Model
XGBoost ML Model
Overall FO% (Bayesian)
Paquette 39.7% vs Backstrom 46.9% (-16.6%)
Offensive zone
Backstrom 73.7%
Defensive zone
Paquette 61.3%
Neutral zone
Paquette 50.0%
Result
Nicklas Backstrom favored at 54.1%
45.9%
54.1%
Paquette
Backstrom
No head-to-head faceoffs recorded
Situation Matchup
Situation
Paquette
Backstrom
Edge
Even Strength
30.1% (73)
47.0% (541)
-16.9%
Power Play
100.0% (1)
47.4% (95)
+52.6%
Penalty Kill
26.7% (30)
15.4% (13)
+11.3%
On power play, Paquette has a +52.6% edge.
Handedness & Splits
Handedness
Backstrom shoots left. Paquette is 36.5% vs left-shot opponents (63).
Paquette shoots left. Backstrom is 49.6% vs left-shot opponents (405).
Home / Away
Paquette
Backstrom
Home
28.1% (32)
48.5% (328)
Away
30.6% (72)
44.2% (321)
By Period
Paquette
Backstrom
P1
36.4%
44.8%
P2
27.9%
42.9%
P3
25.0%
50.9%
Final 5 min
30.0%
47.1%
Recent Form
Player
Last 50
Last 200
Career
Paquette
28.0%▼
38.5%
29.8%
Backstrom
50.0%▲
48.5%
46.4%