David Legwand vs Nicklas Backstrom
All Seasons · Faceoff Head-to-Head
Scouting Report
Nicklas Backstrom holds a +2.6% FO% edge overall. Look for Backstrom on defensive-zone draws (100% H2H, 7 meetings).
Prediction Breakdown
Model
XGBoost ML Model
Overall FO% (Bayesian)
Legwand 48.0% vs Backstrom 50.5% (-2.6%)
H2H factor
Backstrom leads 17-3 in 20 meetings
Offensive zone
Legwand 65.2%
Defensive zone
Legwand 71.0%
Neutral zone
Legwand 68.6%
Result
David Legwand favored at 68.6%
68.6%
31.4%
Legwand
Backstrom
Head-to-Head Record
3
-
17
(20 meetings)
3
17
Legwand
Backstrom
Last 10: Legwand 0-10 Backstrom
Zone Breakdown
Offensive Zone
Edge: Backstrom
0
5
Legwand
Backstrom
5 total
Defensive Zone
Edge: Backstrom
0
7
Legwand
Backstrom
7 total
Neutral Zone
Edge: Backstrom
3
5
Legwand
Backstrom
8 total
Situation Matchup
Situation
Legwand
Backstrom
Edge
Even Strength
47.7% (4,202)
50.4% (11,581)
-2.7%
Power Play
55.6% (516)
52.3% (1,895)
+3.3%
Penalty Kill
41.6% (481)
47.0% (889)
-5.4%
On penalty kill, Backstrom has a +5.4% edge.
Handedness & Splits
Handedness
Backstrom shoots left. Legwand is 48.1% vs left-shot opponents (3,407).
Legwand shoots left. Backstrom is 51.8% vs left-shot opponents (8,966).
Home / Away
Legwand
Backstrom
Home
50.2% (2,607)
52.6% (7,223)
Away
45.6% (2,611)
48.4% (7,173)
By Period
Legwand
Backstrom
P1
49.8%
50.1%
P2
48.0%
49.7%
P3
46.6%
51.6%
OT
35.6%
52.9%
Final 5 min
47.1%
50.5%
Recent Form
Player
Last 50
Last 200
Career
Legwand
42.0%▬
43.0%
47.9%
Backstrom
50.0%▲
48.5%
50.5%
Recent Faceoffs
| Date | Period | Time | Zone | Winner |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 4, 2015 | 2 | 05:32 | Defensive | Nicklas Backstrom |
| Dec 22, 2014 | 3 | 01:05 | Defensive | Nicklas Backstrom |
| Dec 22, 2014 | 1 | 15:38 | Offensive | Nicklas Backstrom |
| Dec 7, 2013 | 3 | 11:27 | Defensive | Nicklas Backstrom |
| Dec 7, 2013 | 3 | 07:33 | Offensive | Nicklas Backstrom |
| Dec 7, 2013 | 3 | 03:52 | Neutral | Nicklas Backstrom |
| Dec 20, 2011 | 3 | 07:37 | Neutral | Nicklas Backstrom |
| Dec 20, 2011 | 3 | 04:40 | Neutral | Nicklas Backstrom |
| Dec 20, 2011 | 3 | 00:56 | Defensive | Nicklas Backstrom |
| Oct 16, 2010 | OT | 00:47 | Offensive | Nicklas Backstrom |
| Oct 16, 2010 | OT | 00:31 | Defensive | Nicklas Backstrom |
| Oct 16, 2010 | 3 | 13:02 | Defensive | Nicklas Backstrom |
| Oct 16, 2010 | 3 | 01:40 | Offensive | Nicklas Backstrom |
| Oct 16, 2010 | 3 | 01:14 | Defensive | Nicklas Backstrom |
| Oct 16, 2010 | 2 | 15:23 | Offensive | Nicklas Backstrom |
| Oct 16, 2010 | 2 | 05:32 | Neutral | David Legwand |
| Oct 16, 2010 | 2 | 05:17 | Neutral | David Legwand |
| Oct 16, 2010 | 2 | 01:13 | Neutral | Nicklas Backstrom |
| Oct 16, 2010 | 1 | 15:40 | Neutral | Nicklas Backstrom |
| Oct 16, 2010 | 1 | 05:27 | Neutral | David Legwand |