David Krejci vs Nicklas Backstrom
2018-19 · Faceoff Head-to-Head
Scouting Report
These two are closely matched in overall FO% (48.4% vs 48.6%). Look for Krejci on neutral-zone draws (100% H2H, 3 meetings).
Prediction Breakdown
Model
XGBoost ML Model
Overall FO% (Bayesian)
Krejci 48.5% vs Backstrom 48.7% (-0.2%)
H2H factor
Not applied (8 meetings, need 10+)
Offensive zone
Backstrom 54.8%
Defensive zone
Backstrom 62.9%
Neutral zone
Backstrom 56.7%
Result
Nicklas Backstrom favored at 58.5%
41.5%
58.5%
Krejci
Backstrom
Head-to-Head Record
6
-
2
(8 meetings)
6
2
Krejci
Backstrom
Last 8: Krejci 6-2 Backstrom
Zone Breakdown
Offensive Zone
Edge: Krejci
2
0
Krejci
Backstrom
2 total
Defensive Zone
Edge: Backstrom
1
2
Krejci
Backstrom
3 total
Neutral Zone
Edge: Krejci
3
0
Krejci
Backstrom
3 total
Situation Matchup
Situation
Krejci
Backstrom
Edge
Even Strength
48.0% (999)
48.5% (1,151)
-0.5%
Power Play
54.0% (63)
50.0% (176)
+4.0%
Penalty Kill
48.5% (33)
48.2% (112)
+0.3%
On power play, Krejci has a +4.0% edge.
Handedness & Splits
Handedness
Backstrom shoots left. Krejci is 49.8% vs left-shot opponents (804).
Krejci shoots right. Backstrom is 45.5% vs right-shot opponents (550).
Home / Away
Krejci
Backstrom
Home
50.4% (570)
50.8% (783)
Away
46.3% (525)
46.0% (656)
By Period
Krejci
Backstrom
P1
48.2%
49.3%
P2
48.2%
46.6%
P3
48.5%
50.1%
OT
57.1%
42.9%
Final 5 min
47.4%
51.0%
Recent Form
Player
Last 50
Last 200
Career
Krejci
36.0%▼
43.5%
48.4%
Backstrom
50.0%▲
48.5%
48.6%
Recent Faceoffs
| Date | Period | Time | Zone | Winner |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Feb 3, 2019 | 3 | 19:45 | Defensive | David Krejci |
| Feb 3, 2019 | 2 | 06:05 | Defensive | Nicklas Backstrom |
| Jan 10, 2019 | 3 | 14:53 | Offensive | David Krejci |
| Jan 10, 2019 | 3 | 05:46 | Neutral | David Krejci |
| Jan 10, 2019 | 1 | 19:48 | Offensive | David Krejci |
| Oct 3, 2018 | 3 | 16:16 | Neutral | David Krejci |
| Oct 3, 2018 | 3 | 11:54 | Neutral | David Krejci |
| Oct 3, 2018 | 2 | 12:23 | Defensive | Nicklas Backstrom |