Evander Kane vs Nicklas Backstrom
2021-22 · Faceoff Head-to-Head
Scouting Report
Nicklas Backstrom holds a +1.4% FO% edge overall.
Prediction Breakdown
Model
XGBoost ML Model
Overall FO% (Bayesian)
Kane 49.2% vs Backstrom 46.9% (-1.4%)
Offensive zone
Backstrom 58.7%
Defensive zone
Backstrom 65.4%
Neutral zone
Backstrom 58.9%
Result
Nicklas Backstrom favored at 61.0%
39.0%
61.0%
Kane
Backstrom
No head-to-head faceoffs recorded
Situation Matchup
Situation
Kane
Backstrom
Edge
Even Strength
50.0% (18)
47.0% (541)
+3.0%
Power Play
0.0% (2)
47.4% (95)
-47.4%
On power play, Backstrom has a +47.4% edge.
Handedness & Splits
Handedness
Backstrom shoots left. Kane is 46.2% vs left-shot opponents (13).
Kane shoots left. Backstrom is 49.6% vs left-shot opponents (405).
Home / Away
Kane
Backstrom
Home
33.3% (9)
48.5% (328)
Away
54.5% (11)
44.2% (321)
By Period
Kane
Backstrom
P1
38.5%
44.8%
P2
80.0%
42.9%
P3
0.0%
50.9%
Final 5 min
66.7%
47.1%
Recent Form
Player
Last 50
Last 200
Career
Kane
36.0%▼
39.5%
45.0%
Backstrom
50.0%▲
48.5%
46.4%