Who wins more faceoffs, Alexander Burmistrov or David Backes?

Alexander Burmistrov leads the head-to-head 5-3 across 8 faceoffs.

What is Alexander Burmistrov's faceoff record against David Backes?

Alexander Burmistrov is 5-3 against David Backes in head-to-head faceoffs. Zone breakdown: Offensive 3-1, Defensive 0-1, Neutral 2-1.

Who is predicted to win the next faceoff, Alexander Burmistrov or David Backes?

David Backes is the predicted winner with a 66.7% win probability based on historical stats and XGBoost ML analysis.

Alexander Burmistrov vs David Backes

Alexander BurmistrovL vs David BackesR

2010-11 · Faceoff Head-to-Head

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Scouting Report

David Backes holds a +3.0% FO% edge overall. Look for Burmistrov on offensive-zone draws (75% H2H, 4 meetings). Burmistrov wins 43.5% vs right-shot opponents — Backes shoots right.

Prediction Breakdown

Model XGBoost ML Model

Overall FO% (Bayesian) Burmistrov 42.6% vs Backes 44.9% (-3.0%)

H2H factor Not applied (8 meetings, need 10+)

Offensive zone Backes 64.8%

Defensive zone Backes 64.1%

Neutral zone Backes 70.2%

Result David Backes favored at 66.7%

33.3%

66.7%

Burmistrov Backes

Head-to-Head Record

5 - 3 (8 meetings)

Burmistrov Backes

Last 8: Burmistrov 5-3 Backes

Zone Breakdown

Offensive Zone

Edge: Burmistrov

Burmistrov Backes

4 total

Defensive Zone

Edge: Backes

Burmistrov Backes

1 total

Neutral Zone

Edge: Burmistrov

Burmistrov Backes

3 total

Situation Matchup

Situation

Burmistrov

Backes

Edge

Even Strength

41.6% (598)

45.3% (819)

-3.7%

Power Play

57.7% (26)

42.1% (190)

+15.6%

Penalty Kill

36.7% (60)

40.5% (111)

-3.8%

On power play, Burmistrov has a +15.6% edge.

Handedness & Splits

Handedness

Backes shoots right. Burmistrov is 43.5% vs right-shot opponents (223).

Burmistrov shoots left. Backes is 44.2% vs left-shot opponents (907).

Home / Away

Burmistrov

Backes

Home

43.4% (348)

42.9% (581)

Away

39.7% (348)

46.1% (557)

By Period

Burmistrov

Backes

47.5%

40.1%

41.6%

47.3%

35.3%

45.1%

28.6%

57.1%

Final 5 min

42.1%

40.5%

Recent Form

Player

Last 50

Last 200

Career

Burmistrov

46.0%▼

48.0%

41.5%

Backes

56.0%▲

49.5%

44.5%

Recent Faceoffs

Date	Period	Time	Zone	Winner
Dec 21, 2010	1	16:09	Offensive	Alexander Burmistrov
Dec 21, 2010	1	15:57	Neutral	Alexander Burmistrov
Dec 21, 2010	1	01:13	Offensive	Alexander Burmistrov
Oct 30, 2010	OT	01:52	Defensive	David Backes
Oct 30, 2010	3	19:39	Neutral	David Backes
Oct 30, 2010	3	17:57	Offensive	David Backes
Oct 30, 2010	3	14:52	Offensive	Alexander Burmistrov
Oct 30, 2010	1	08:58	Neutral	Alexander Burmistrov

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