Claude Giroux vs Nicklas Backstrom
2023-24 · Faceoff Head-to-Head
Scouting Report
Claude Giroux holds a +5.6% FO% edge overall. Giroux wins 58.2% vs left-shot opponents — Backstrom shoots left.
Prediction Breakdown
Model
XGBoost ML Model
Overall FO% (Bayesian)
Giroux 57.3% vs Backstrom 51.1% (+5.6%)
H2H factor
Not applied (2 meetings, need 10+)
Offensive zone
Giroux 54.6%
Defensive zone
Giroux 74.6%
Neutral zone
Giroux 50.4%
Result
Claude Giroux favored at 74.6%
74.6%
25.4%
Giroux
Backstrom
Head-to-Head Record
1
-
1
(2 meetings)
1
1
Giroux
Backstrom
Zone Breakdown
Defensive Zone
Even
1
1
Giroux
Backstrom
2 total
Situation Matchup
Situation
Giroux
Backstrom
Edge
Even Strength
55.5% (661)
53.2% (77)
+2.3%
Power Play
65.5% (194)
50.0% (6)
+15.5%
Penalty Kill
58.6% (297)
0.0% (1)
+58.6%
On penalty kill, Giroux has a +58.6% edge.
Handedness & Splits
Handedness
Backstrom shoots left. Giroux is 58.2% vs left-shot opponents (911).
Giroux shoots right. Backstrom is 52.2% vs right-shot opponents (23).
Home / Away
Giroux
Backstrom
Home
59.0% (576)
54.5% (55)
Away
56.9% (576)
48.3% (29)
By Period
Giroux
Backstrom
P1
57.0%
50.0%
P2
58.1%
52.9%
P3
58.9%
55.0%
OT
52.9%
50.0%
Final 5 min
61.6%
55.0%
Recent Form
Player
Last 50
Last 200
Career
Giroux
66.0%▲
58.5%
58.0%
Backstrom
50.0%▲
48.5%
52.4%
Recent Faceoffs
| Date | Period | Time | Zone | Winner |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 18, 2023 | 2 | 09:32 | Defensive | Nicklas Backstrom |
| Oct 18, 2023 | 2 | 05:48 | Defensive | Claude Giroux |