David Krejci vs Nicklas Backstrom
2022-23 · Faceoff Head-to-Head
Scouting Report
Nicklas Backstrom holds a +3.0% FO% edge overall. Look for Krejci on offensive-zone draws (67% H2H, 3 meetings). Krejci wins 46.5% vs left-shot opponents — Backstrom shoots left.
Prediction Breakdown
Model
XGBoost ML Model
Overall FO% (Bayesian)
Krejci 47.7% vs Backstrom 50.3% (-3.0%)
H2H factor
Not applied (5 meetings, need 10+)
Offensive zone
Krejci 63.9%
Defensive zone
Krejci 53.9%
Neutral zone
Backstrom 54.4%
Result
David Krejci favored at 59.9%
59.9%
40.1%
Krejci
Backstrom
Head-to-Head Record
2
-
3
(5 meetings)
2
3
Krejci
Backstrom
Last 5: Krejci 2-3 Backstrom
Zone Breakdown
Offensive Zone
Edge: Krejci
2
1
Krejci
Backstrom
3 total
Defensive Zone
Edge: Backstrom
0
2
Krejci
Backstrom
2 total
Situation Matchup
Situation
Krejci
Backstrom
Edge
Even Strength
47.2% (669)
51.4% (473)
-4.2%
Power Play
53.7% (54)
39.5% (38)
+14.2%
Penalty Kill
35.3% (17)
33.3% (3)
+2.0%
On power play, Krejci has a +14.2% edge.
Handedness & Splits
Handedness
Backstrom shoots left. Krejci is 46.5% vs left-shot opponents (512).
Krejci shoots right. Backstrom is 44.8% vs right-shot opponents (172).
Home / Away
Krejci
Backstrom
Home
52.0% (381)
53.6% (278)
Away
42.6% (359)
46.6% (236)
By Period
Krejci
Backstrom
P1
47.2%
51.5%
P2
43.7%
56.0%
P3
51.9%
43.5%
OT
40.0%
50.0%
Final 5 min
44.3%
48.7%
Recent Form
Player
Last 50
Last 200
Career
Krejci
36.0%▼
43.5%
47.4%
Backstrom
50.0%▲
48.5%
50.4%
Recent Faceoffs
| Date | Period | Time | Zone | Winner |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Feb 11, 2023 | 3 | 00:32 | Offensive | David Krejci |
| Feb 11, 2023 | 2 | 18:35 | Defensive | Nicklas Backstrom |
| Feb 11, 2023 | 2 | 11:45 | Offensive | Nicklas Backstrom |
| Feb 11, 2023 | 1 | 09:21 | Defensive | Nicklas Backstrom |
| Feb 11, 2023 | 1 | 00:47 | Offensive | David Krejci |