Jamie Benn vs Nicklas Backstrom

2022-23 · Faceoff Head-to-Head
Scouting Report

Jamie Benn holds a +9.7% FO% edge overall. Benn wins 64.7% vs left-shot opponents — Backstrom shoots left.

Prediction Breakdown
Model XGBoost ML Model
Overall FO% (Bayesian) Benn 59.1% vs Backstrom 50.3% (+9.7%)
Offensive zone Benn 70.7%
Defensive zone Backstrom 58.2%
Neutral zone Backstrom 56.4%
Result Jamie Benn favored at 52.0%
52.0%
48.0%
Benn Backstrom
No head-to-head faceoffs recorded

Situation Matchup

Situation
Benn
Backstrom
Edge
Even Strength
61.8% (584)
51.4% (473)
+10.4%
Power Play
56.7% (224)
39.5% (38)
+17.2%
Penalty Kill
56.1% (57)
33.3% (3)
+22.8%
On penalty kill, Benn has a +22.8% edge.

Handedness & Splits

Handedness
Backstrom shoots left. Benn is 64.7% vs left-shot opponents (468).
Benn shoots left. Backstrom is 53.2% vs left-shot opponents (342).
Home / Away
Benn
Backstrom
Home
64.4% (433)
53.6% (278)
Away
55.8% (432)
46.6% (236)
By Period
Benn
Backstrom
P1
61.8%
51.5%
P2
59.6%
56.0%
P3
59.2%
43.5%
OT
55.6%
50.0%
Final 5 min
62.7%
48.7%

Recent Form

Player
Last 50
Last 200
Career
Benn
48.0%
52.5%
60.1%
Backstrom
50.0%
48.5%
50.4%