Scouting Report
Nicklas Backstrom holds a +2.2% FO% edge overall. Helm wins 44.5% vs left-shot opponents — Backstrom shoots left.
Prediction Breakdown
Model
XGBoost ML Model
Overall FO% (Bayesian)
Helm 45.9% vs Backstrom 46.9% (-2.2%)
Offensive zone
Backstrom 81.9%
Defensive zone
Helm 77.9%
Neutral zone
Backstrom 53.9%
Result
Nicklas Backstrom favored at 52.6%
47.4%
52.6%
Helm
Backstrom
No head-to-head faceoffs recorded
Situation Matchup
Situation
Helm
Backstrom
Edge
Even Strength
46.7% (135)
47.0% (541)
-0.3%
Penalty Kill
40.8% (98)
15.4% (13)
+25.4%
On penalty kill, Helm has a +25.4% edge.
Handedness & Splits
Handedness
Backstrom shoots left. Helm is 44.5% vs left-shot opponents (155).
Helm shoots left. Backstrom is 49.6% vs left-shot opponents (405).
Home / Away
Helm
Backstrom
Home
45.7% (105)
48.5% (328)
Away
43.0% (128)
44.2% (321)
By Period
Helm
Backstrom
P1
42.1%
44.8%
P2
41.0%
42.9%
P3
50.6%
50.9%
OT
0.0%
57.1%
Final 5 min
40.7%
47.1%
Recent Form
Player
Last 50
Last 200
Career
Helm
34.0%▼
44.5%
44.2%
Backstrom
50.0%▲
48.5%
46.4%