Scouting Report
Nicklas Backstrom holds a +7.3% FO% edge overall. White wins 41.7% vs left-shot opponents — Backstrom shoots left.
Prediction Breakdown
Model
XGBoost ML Model
Overall FO% (Bayesian)
White 45.4% vs Backstrom 50.3% (-7.3%)
H2H factor
Not applied (2 meetings, need 10+)
Offensive zone
White 73.2%
Defensive zone
White 66.7%
Neutral zone
White 65.9%
Result
Colin White favored at 69.5%
69.5%
30.5%
White
Backstrom
Head-to-Head Record
0
-
2
(2 meetings)
0
2
White
Backstrom
Zone Breakdown
Offensive Zone
Edge: Backstrom
0
1
White
Backstrom
1 total
Neutral Zone
Edge: Backstrom
0
1
White
Backstrom
1 total
Situation Matchup
Situation
White
Backstrom
Edge
Even Strength
42.4% (184)
51.4% (473)
-9.0%
Power Play
54.5% (11)
39.5% (38)
+15.0%
On power play, White has a +15.0% edge.
Handedness & Splits
Handedness
Backstrom shoots left. White is 41.7% vs left-shot opponents (139).
White shoots right. Backstrom is 44.8% vs right-shot opponents (172).
Home / Away
White
Backstrom
Home
52.3% (86)
53.6% (278)
Away
35.8% (109)
46.6% (236)
By Period
White
Backstrom
P1
45.6%
51.5%
P2
40.0%
56.0%
P3
43.1%
43.5%
Final 5 min
37.8%
48.7%
Recent Form
Player
Last 50
Last 200
Career
White
34.0%▼
40.0%
43.1%
Backstrom
50.0%▲
48.5%
50.4%
Recent Faceoffs
| Date | Period | Time | Zone | Winner |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Feb 16, 2023 | 2 | 13:38 | Offensive | Nicklas Backstrom |
| Feb 16, 2023 | 2 | 09:43 | Neutral | Nicklas Backstrom |