Connor Bunnaman vs Nicklas Backstrom
2019-20 · Faceoff Head-to-Head
Scouting Report
Nicklas Backstrom holds a +11.7% FO% edge overall. Look for Backstrom on neutral-zone draws (75% H2H, 4 meetings). Bunnaman wins 36.4% vs left-shot opponents — Backstrom shoots left.
Prediction Breakdown
Model
XGBoost ML Model
Overall FO% (Bayesian)
Bunnaman 43.9% vs Backstrom 49.3% (-11.7%)
H2H factor
Not applied (5 meetings, need 10+)
Offensive zone
Bunnaman 67.3%
Defensive zone
Bunnaman 58.5%
Neutral zone
Bunnaman 61.4%
Result
Connor Bunnaman favored at 60.8%
60.8%
39.2%
Bunnaman
Backstrom
Head-to-Head Record
1
-
4
(5 meetings)
1
4
Bunnaman
Backstrom
Last 5: Bunnaman 1-4 Backstrom
Zone Breakdown
Defensive Zone
Edge: Backstrom
0
1
Bunnaman
Backstrom
1 total
Neutral Zone
Edge: Backstrom
1
3
Bunnaman
Backstrom
4 total
Situation Matchup
Situation
Bunnaman
Backstrom
Edge
Even Strength
39.1% (92)
50.0% (854)
-10.9%
Power Play
0.0% (4)
44.6% (148)
-44.6%
On power play, Backstrom has a +44.6% edge.
Handedness & Splits
Handedness
Backstrom shoots left. Bunnaman is 36.4% vs left-shot opponents (55).
Bunnaman shoots left. Backstrom is 50.2% vs left-shot opponents (675).
Home / Away
Bunnaman
Backstrom
Home
35.4% (48)
52.2% (506)
Away
39.6% (48)
46.5% (542)
By Period
Bunnaman
Backstrom
P1
28.0%
45.3%
P2
52.8%
46.9%
P3
28.6%
55.5%
Final 5 min
40.9%
47.6%
Recent Form
Player
Last 50
Last 200
Career
Bunnaman
52.0%▼
54.5%
37.5%
Backstrom
50.0%▲
48.5%
49.2%
Recent Faceoffs
| Date | Period | Time | Zone | Winner |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Feb 8, 2020 | 3 | 05:59 | Defensive | Nicklas Backstrom |
| Feb 8, 2020 | 3 | 05:47 | Neutral | Nicklas Backstrom |
| Feb 8, 2020 | 2 | 02:59 | Neutral | Nicklas Backstrom |
| Feb 8, 2020 | 1 | 14:56 | Neutral | Nicklas Backstrom |
| Feb 8, 2020 | 1 | 07:59 | Neutral | Connor Bunnaman |