Scouting Report
Nicklas Backstrom holds a +5.1% FO% edge overall. Eichel wins 44.0% vs left-shot opponents — Backstrom shoots left.
Prediction Breakdown
Model
XGBoost ML Model
Overall FO% (Bayesian)
Eichel 45.8% vs Backstrom 50.3% (-5.1%)
H2H factor
Not applied (3 meetings, need 10+)
Offensive zone
Backstrom 55.9%
Defensive zone
Backstrom 50.7%
Neutral zone
Backstrom 60.7%
Result
Nicklas Backstrom favored at 54.1%
45.9%
54.1%
Eichel
Backstrom
Head-to-Head Record
2
-
1
(3 meetings)
2
1
Eichel
Backstrom
Zone Breakdown
Defensive Zone
Even
1
1
Eichel
Backstrom
2 total
Neutral Zone
Edge: Eichel
1
0
Eichel
Backstrom
1 total
Situation Matchup
Situation
Eichel
Backstrom
Edge
Even Strength
45.5% (708)
51.4% (473)
-5.9%
Power Play
51.9% (54)
39.5% (38)
+12.4%
Penalty Kill
29.0% (31)
33.3% (3)
-4.3%
On power play, Eichel has a +12.4% edge.
Handedness & Splits
Handedness
Backstrom shoots left. Eichel is 44.0% vs left-shot opponents (591).
Eichel shoots right. Backstrom is 44.8% vs right-shot opponents (172).
Home / Away
Eichel
Backstrom
Home
46.1% (388)
53.6% (278)
Away
44.4% (405)
46.6% (236)
By Period
Eichel
Backstrom
P1
46.8%
51.5%
P2
43.4%
56.0%
P3
45.4%
43.5%
OT
50.0%
50.0%
Final 5 min
44.3%
48.7%
Recent Form
Player
Last 50
Last 200
Career
Eichel
54.0%▲
50.5%
45.3%
Backstrom
50.0%▲
48.5%
50.4%
Recent Faceoffs
| Date | Period | Time | Zone | Winner |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 21, 2023 | 3 | 10:41 | Neutral | Jack Eichel |
| Jan 21, 2023 | 1 | 17:36 | Defensive | Nicklas Backstrom |
| Jan 21, 2023 | 1 | 10:25 | Defensive | Jack Eichel |