Dave Bolland vs Nicklas Backstrom
2015-16 · Faceoff Head-to-Head
Scouting Report
Nicklas Backstrom holds a +2.9% FO% edge overall. Look for Backstrom on defensive-zone draws (100% H2H, 3 meetings).
Prediction Breakdown
Model
XGBoost ML Model
Overall FO% (Bayesian)
Bolland 46.7% vs Backstrom 48.7% (-2.9%)
H2H factor
Not applied (7 meetings, need 10+)
Offensive zone
Bolland 55.5%
Defensive zone
Bolland 67.6%
Neutral zone
Bolland 59.7%
Result
Dave Bolland favored at 61.3%
61.3%
38.7%
Bolland
Backstrom
Head-to-Head Record
2
-
5
(7 meetings)
2
5
Bolland
Backstrom
Last 7: Bolland 2-5 Backstrom
Zone Breakdown
Offensive Zone
Edge: Backstrom
1
2
Bolland
Backstrom
3 total
Defensive Zone
Edge: Backstrom
0
3
Bolland
Backstrom
3 total
Neutral Zone
Edge: Bolland
1
0
Bolland
Backstrom
1 total
Situation Matchup
Situation
Bolland
Backstrom
Edge
Even Strength
45.8% (264)
47.9% (1,097)
-2.1%
Power Play
76.2% (21)
55.7% (149)
+20.5%
Penalty Kill
33.9% (56)
45.0% (111)
-11.1%
On power play, Bolland has a +20.5% edge.
Handedness & Splits
Handedness
Backstrom shoots left. Bolland is 47.9% vs left-shot opponents (215).
Bolland shoots right. Backstrom is 47.6% vs right-shot opponents (532).
Home / Away
Bolland
Backstrom
Home
45.9% (170)
51.1% (638)
Away
45.6% (171)
46.3% (719)
By Period
Bolland
Backstrom
P1
39.5%
44.8%
P2
49.3%
51.1%
P3
48.4%
49.4%
Final 5 min
50.6%
48.1%
Recent Form
Player
Last 50
Last 200
Career
Bolland
42.0%▼
44.5%
45.7%
Backstrom
50.0%▲
48.5%
48.6%
Recent Faceoffs
| Date | Period | Time | Zone | Winner |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dec 10, 2015 | 2 | 17:20 | Defensive | Nicklas Backstrom |
| Oct 31, 2015 | 3 | 19:26 | Defensive | Nicklas Backstrom |
| Oct 31, 2015 | 3 | 14:19 | Offensive | Nicklas Backstrom |
| Oct 31, 2015 | 3 | 07:03 | Offensive | Dave Bolland |
| Oct 31, 2015 | 3 | 06:07 | Offensive | Nicklas Backstrom |
| Oct 31, 2015 | 2 | 10:40 | Defensive | Nicklas Backstrom |
| Oct 31, 2015 | 1 | 04:55 | Neutral | Dave Bolland |