Evander Kane vs Nicklas Backstrom
2022-23 · Faceoff Head-to-Head
Scouting Report
Nicklas Backstrom holds a +15.1% FO% edge overall.
Prediction Breakdown
Model
XGBoost ML Model
Overall FO% (Bayesian)
Kane 46.3% vs Backstrom 50.3% (-15.1%)
Offensive zone
Kane 54.2%
Defensive zone
Backstrom 65.8%
Neutral zone
Backstrom 58.2%
Result
Nicklas Backstrom favored at 56.6%
43.4%
56.6%
Kane
Backstrom
No head-to-head faceoffs recorded
Situation Matchup
Situation
Kane
Backstrom
Edge
Even Strength
38.7% (31)
51.4% (473)
-12.7%
Power Play
0.0% (3)
39.5% (38)
-39.5%
On power play, Backstrom has a +39.5% edge.
Handedness & Splits
Handedness
Backstrom shoots left. Kane is 29.4% vs left-shot opponents (17).
Kane shoots left. Backstrom is 53.2% vs left-shot opponents (342).
Home / Away
Kane
Backstrom
Home
43.5% (23)
53.6% (278)
Away
18.2% (11)
46.6% (236)
By Period
Kane
Backstrom
P1
36.8%
51.5%
P2
20.0%
56.0%
P3
40.0%
43.5%
Final 5 min
25.0%
48.7%
Recent Form
Player
Last 50
Last 200
Career
Kane
36.0%▼
39.5%
35.3%
Backstrom
50.0%▲
48.5%
50.4%