Jamie Benn vs Nicklas Backstrom

2023-24 · Faceoff Head-to-Head
Scouting Report

Jamie Benn holds a +8.8% FO% edge overall. Benn wins 67.2% vs left-shot opponents — Backstrom shoots left.

Prediction Breakdown
Model XGBoost ML Model
Overall FO% (Bayesian) Benn 59.9% vs Backstrom 51.1% (+8.8%)
Offensive zone Benn 70.6%
Defensive zone Benn 51.6%
Neutral zone Backstrom 52.0%
Result Jamie Benn favored at 56.7%
56.7%
43.3%
Benn Backstrom
No head-to-head faceoffs recorded

Situation Matchup

Situation
Benn
Backstrom
Edge
Even Strength
62.6% (479)
53.2% (77)
+9.4%
Power Play
58.4% (190)
50.0% (6)
+8.4%
Penalty Kill
58.1% (43)
0.0% (1)
+58.1%
On penalty kill, Benn has a +58.1% edge.

Handedness & Splits

Handedness
Backstrom shoots left. Benn is 67.2% vs left-shot opponents (384).
Benn shoots left. Backstrom is 52.5% vs left-shot opponents (61).
Home / Away
Benn
Backstrom
Home
60.5% (349)
54.5% (55)
Away
62.0% (363)
48.3% (29)
By Period
Benn
Backstrom
P1
60.8%
50.0%
P2
60.1%
52.9%
P3
62.4%
55.0%
OT
83.3%
50.0%
Final 5 min
62.4%
55.0%

Recent Form

Player
Last 50
Last 200
Career
Benn
48.0%
52.5%
61.2%
Backstrom
50.0%
48.5%
52.4%