Erik Haula vs Nicklas Backstrom

2023-24 · Faceoff Head-to-Head
Scouting Report

Erik Haula holds a +2.4% FO% edge overall. Haula wins 54.5% vs left-shot opponents — Backstrom shoots left.

Prediction Breakdown
Model XGBoost ML Model
Overall FO% (Bayesian) Haula 54.3% vs Backstrom 51.1% (+2.4%)
Offensive zone Backstrom 61.3%
Defensive zone Haula 71.7%
Neutral zone Backstrom 55.4%
Result Erik Haula favored at 51.7%
51.7%
48.3%
Haula Backstrom
No head-to-head faceoffs recorded

Situation Matchup

Situation
Haula
Backstrom
Edge
Even Strength
57.6% (684)
53.2% (77)
+4.4%
Power Play
46.0% (63)
50.0% (6)
-4.0%
Penalty Kill
45.5% (145)
0.0% (1)
+45.5%
On penalty kill, Haula has a +45.5% edge.

Handedness & Splits

Handedness
Backstrom shoots left. Haula is 54.5% vs left-shot opponents (604).
Haula shoots left. Backstrom is 52.5% vs left-shot opponents (61).
Home / Away
Haula
Backstrom
Home
56.3% (449)
54.5% (55)
Away
53.3% (443)
48.3% (29)
By Period
Haula
Backstrom
P1
58.4%
50.0%
P2
54.9%
52.9%
P3
52.0%
55.0%
OT
0.0%
50.0%
Final 5 min
57.6%
55.0%

Recent Form

Player
Last 50
Last 200
Career
Haula
54.0%
48.5%
54.8%
Backstrom
50.0%
48.5%
52.4%