Joe Thornton vs Nicklas Backstrom — Faceoff Head-to-Head
Predicted Winner
Even Matchup
2016-17 FO%
50.8%
Thornton
H2H Record
1-4
5 meetings
2016-17 FO%
50.7%
Backstrom
Stats Comparison
| Stat | Thornton | Backstrom |
|---|---|---|
| Shoots | L | L |
| Position | C | C |
| 2016-17 Faceoffs | 778 | 1,616 |
| 2016-17 FO% | 50.8% | 50.7% |
Head-to-Head by Zone
Offensive Zone
1-1
2 faceoffs
Defensive Zone
0-2
2 faceoffs
Neutral Zone
0-1
1 faceoffs
Recent Faceoffs
| Date | Period | Time | Zone | Winner |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 9, 2017 | 1 | 11:41 | Offensive | Backstrom |
| Mar 9, 2017 | 1 | 05:55 | Offensive | Thornton |
| Mar 9, 2017 | 1 | 00:00 | Neutral | Backstrom |
| Nov 8, 2016 | 2 | 19:35 | Defensive | Backstrom |
| Nov 8, 2016 | 1 | 14:09 | Defensive | Backstrom |