Scouting Report
Nicklas Backstrom holds a +6.9% FO% edge overall. Eichel wins 43.8% vs left-shot opponents — Backstrom shoots left.
Prediction Breakdown
Model
XGBoost ML Model
Overall FO% (Bayesian)
Eichel 45.9% vs Backstrom 51.1% (-6.9%)
Offensive zone
Eichel 50.4%
Defensive zone
Eichel 65.7%
Neutral zone
Eichel 50.2%
Result
Jack Eichel favored at 55.4%
55.4%
44.6%
Eichel
Backstrom
No head-to-head faceoffs recorded
Situation Matchup
Situation
Eichel
Backstrom
Edge
Even Strength
46.4% (730)
53.2% (77)
-6.8%
Power Play
40.3% (62)
50.0% (6)
-9.7%
Penalty Kill
42.2% (116)
0.0% (1)
+42.2%
On penalty kill, Eichel has a +42.2% edge.
Handedness & Splits
Handedness
Backstrom shoots left. Eichel is 43.8% vs left-shot opponents (722).
Eichel shoots right. Backstrom is 52.2% vs right-shot opponents (23).
Home / Away
Eichel
Backstrom
Home
44.0% (457)
54.5% (55)
Away
47.0% (451)
48.3% (29)
By Period
Eichel
Backstrom
P1
45.1%
50.0%
P2
46.5%
52.9%
P3
45.3%
55.0%
OT
28.6%
50.0%
Final 5 min
41.9%
55.0%
Recent Form
Player
Last 50
Last 200
Career
Eichel
54.0%▲
50.5%
45.5%
Backstrom
50.0%▲
48.5%
52.4%