Evander Kane vs Nicklas Backstrom
2023-24 · Faceoff Head-to-Head
Scouting Report
Nicklas Backstrom holds a +4.5% FO% edge overall.
Prediction Breakdown
Model
XGBoost ML Model
Overall FO% (Bayesian)
Kane 49.1% vs Backstrom 51.1% (-4.5%)
Offensive zone
Kane 67.7%
Defensive zone
Backstrom 55.3%
Neutral zone
Backstrom 53.9%
Result
Evander Kane favored at 52.8%
52.8%
47.2%
Kane
Backstrom
No head-to-head faceoffs recorded
Situation Matchup
Situation
Kane
Backstrom
Edge
Even Strength
49.2% (65)
53.2% (77)
-4.0%
Power Play
37.5% (8)
50.0% (6)
-12.5%
On power play, Backstrom has a +12.5% edge.
Handedness & Splits
Handedness
Backstrom shoots left. Kane is 47.6% vs left-shot opponents (42).
Kane shoots left. Backstrom is 52.5% vs left-shot opponents (61).
Home / Away
Kane
Backstrom
Home
46.3% (41)
54.5% (55)
Away
50.0% (32)
48.3% (29)
By Period
Kane
Backstrom
P1
43.8%
50.0%
P2
45.8%
52.9%
P3
56.3%
55.0%
OT
100.0%
50.0%
Final 5 min
53.8%
55.0%
Recent Form
Player
Last 50
Last 200
Career
Kane
36.0%▼
39.5%
47.9%
Backstrom
50.0%▲
48.5%
52.4%