Curtis Lazar vs Nicklas Backstrom
2023-24 · Faceoff Head-to-Head
Scouting Report
Nicklas Backstrom holds a +3.6% FO% edge overall.
Prediction Breakdown
Model
XGBoost ML Model
Overall FO% (Bayesian)
Lazar 49.0% vs Backstrom 51.1% (-3.6%)
Offensive zone
Backstrom 54.5%
Defensive zone
Lazar 69.3%
Neutral zone
Backstrom 50.4%
Result
Curtis Lazar favored at 54.8%
54.8%
45.2%
Lazar
Backstrom
No head-to-head faceoffs recorded
Situation Matchup
Situation
Lazar
Backstrom
Edge
Even Strength
48.7% (302)
53.2% (77)
-4.5%
Power Play
44.4% (9)
50.0% (6)
-5.6%
Penalty Kill
50.0% (54)
0.0% (1)
+50.0%
On penalty kill, Lazar has a +50.0% edge.
Handedness & Splits
Handedness
Backstrom shoots left. Lazar is 50.7% vs left-shot opponents (274).
Lazar shoots right. Backstrom is 52.2% vs right-shot opponents (23).
Home / Away
Lazar
Backstrom
Home
49.2% (189)
54.5% (55)
Away
48.3% (176)
48.3% (29)
By Period
Lazar
Backstrom
P1
50.8%
50.0%
P2
45.2%
52.9%
P3
50.0%
55.0%
Final 5 min
43.9%
55.0%
Recent Form
Player
Last 50
Last 200
Career
Lazar
74.0%▲
64.0%
48.8%
Backstrom
50.0%▲
48.5%
52.4%