Johan Larsson vs Nicklas Backstrom
2021-22 · Faceoff Head-to-Head
Scouting Report
These two are closely matched in overall FO% (46.2% vs 46.4%). Larsson wins 46.6% vs left-shot opponents — Backstrom shoots left.
Prediction Breakdown
Model
XGBoost ML Model
Overall FO% (Bayesian)
Larsson 46.9% vs Backstrom 46.9% (-0.2%)
Offensive zone
Backstrom 76.0%
Defensive zone
Larsson 73.8%
Neutral zone
Backstrom 52.4%
Result
Nicklas Backstrom favored at 51.5%
48.5%
51.5%
Larsson
Backstrom
No head-to-head faceoffs recorded
Situation Matchup
Situation
Larsson
Backstrom
Edge
Even Strength
46.7% (345)
47.0% (541)
-0.3%
Power Play
61.1% (18)
47.4% (95)
+13.7%
Penalty Kill
39.0% (59)
15.4% (13)
+23.6%
On penalty kill, Larsson has a +23.6% edge.
Handedness & Splits
Handedness
Backstrom shoots left. Larsson is 46.6% vs left-shot opponents (266).
Larsson shoots left. Backstrom is 49.6% vs left-shot opponents (405).
Home / Away
Larsson
Backstrom
Home
52.1% (167)
48.5% (328)
Away
42.4% (255)
44.2% (321)
By Period
Larsson
Backstrom
P1
50.0%
44.8%
P2
46.7%
42.9%
P3
42.6%
50.9%
OT
50.0%
57.1%
Final 5 min
55.2%
47.1%
Recent Form
Player
Last 50
Last 200
Career
Larsson
40.0%▼
46.5%
46.2%
Backstrom
50.0%▲
48.5%
46.4%