Connor Bunnaman vs Nicklas Backstrom
2021-22 · Faceoff Head-to-Head
Scouting Report
Connor Bunnaman holds a +6.9% FO% edge overall. Bunnaman wins 44.1% vs left-shot opponents — Backstrom shoots left.
Prediction Breakdown
Model
XGBoost ML Model
Overall FO% (Bayesian)
Bunnaman 51.7% vs Backstrom 46.9% (+6.9%)
H2H factor
Not applied (2 meetings, need 10+)
Offensive zone
Backstrom 80.6%
Defensive zone
Bunnaman 50.2%
Neutral zone
Backstrom 64.4%
Result
Nicklas Backstrom favored at 80.6%
19.4%
80.6%
Bunnaman
Backstrom
Head-to-Head Record
0
-
2
(2 meetings)
0
2
Bunnaman
Backstrom
Zone Breakdown
Offensive Zone
Edge: Backstrom
0
2
Bunnaman
Backstrom
2 total
Situation Matchup
Situation
Bunnaman
Backstrom
Edge
Even Strength
55.1% (98)
47.0% (541)
+8.1%
Power Play
33.3% (3)
47.4% (95)
-14.1%
Penalty Kill
33.3% (6)
15.4% (13)
+17.9%
On penalty kill, Bunnaman has a +17.9% edge.
Handedness & Splits
Handedness
Backstrom shoots left. Bunnaman is 44.1% vs left-shot opponents (68).
Bunnaman shoots left. Backstrom is 49.6% vs left-shot opponents (405).
Home / Away
Bunnaman
Backstrom
Home
54.7% (53)
48.5% (328)
Away
51.9% (54)
44.2% (321)
By Period
Bunnaman
Backstrom
P1
52.8%
44.8%
P2
53.7%
42.9%
P3
53.3%
50.9%
Final 5 min
50.0%
47.1%
Recent Form
Player
Last 50
Last 200
Career
Bunnaman
52.0%▼
54.5%
53.3%
Backstrom
50.0%▲
48.5%
46.4%
Recent Faceoffs
| Date | Period | Time | Zone | Winner |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Feb 17, 2022 | 3 | 11:04 | Offensive | Nicklas Backstrom |
| Feb 17, 2022 | 2 | 11:12 | Offensive | Nicklas Backstrom |