Derick Brassard vs Nicklas Backstrom
2022-23 · Faceoff Head-to-Head
Scouting Report
These two are closely matched in overall FO% (50.0% vs 50.4%). Brassard wins 53.3% vs left-shot opponents — Backstrom shoots left.
Prediction Breakdown
Model
XGBoost ML Model
Overall FO% (Bayesian)
Brassard 50.0% vs Backstrom 50.3% (-0.4%)
Offensive zone
Backstrom 56.7%
Defensive zone
Brassard 64.1%
Neutral zone
Backstrom 55.1%
Result
Derick Brassard favored at 50.8%
50.8%
49.2%
Brassard
Backstrom
No head-to-head faceoffs recorded
Situation Matchup
Situation
Brassard
Backstrom
Edge
Even Strength
49.6% (230)
51.4% (473)
-1.8%
Power Play
53.8% (26)
39.5% (38)
+14.3%
Penalty Kill
50.0% (30)
33.3% (3)
+16.7%
On penalty kill, Brassard has a +16.7% edge.
Handedness & Splits
Handedness
Backstrom shoots left. Brassard is 53.3% vs left-shot opponents (167).
Brassard shoots left. Backstrom is 53.2% vs left-shot opponents (342).
Home / Away
Brassard
Backstrom
Home
51.7% (143)
53.6% (278)
Away
48.3% (143)
46.6% (236)
By Period
Brassard
Backstrom
P1
46.4%
51.5%
P2
50.6%
56.0%
P3
53.9%
43.5%
Final 5 min
56.9%
48.7%
Recent Form
Player
Last 50
Last 200
Career
Brassard
42.0%▼
52.0%
50.0%
Backstrom
50.0%▲
48.5%
50.4%