Jonathan Drouin vs Nicklas Backstrom
2021-22 · Faceoff Head-to-Head
Scouting Report
These two are closely matched in overall FO% (47.0% vs 46.4%). Drouin wins 41.2% vs left-shot opponents — Backstrom shoots left.
Prediction Breakdown
Model
XGBoost ML Model
Overall FO% (Bayesian)
Drouin 48.8% vs Backstrom 46.9% (+0.6%)
Offensive zone
Backstrom 51.0%
Defensive zone
Backstrom 60.2%
Neutral zone
Backstrom 56.0%
Result
Nicklas Backstrom favored at 55.7%
44.3%
55.7%
Drouin
Backstrom
No head-to-head faceoffs recorded
Situation Matchup
Situation
Drouin
Backstrom
Edge
Even Strength
48.3% (58)
47.0% (541)
+1.3%
Power Play
42.9% (7)
47.4% (95)
-4.5%
Penalty Kill
0.0% (1)
15.4% (13)
-15.4%
On penalty kill, Backstrom has a +15.4% edge.
Handedness & Splits
Handedness
Backstrom shoots left. Drouin is 41.2% vs left-shot opponents (34).
Drouin shoots left. Backstrom is 49.6% vs left-shot opponents (405).
Home / Away
Drouin
Backstrom
Home
45.8% (24)
48.5% (328)
Away
47.6% (42)
44.2% (321)
By Period
Drouin
Backstrom
P1
46.2%
44.8%
P2
43.5%
42.9%
P3
52.9%
50.9%
Final 5 min
47.6%
47.1%
Recent Form
Player
Last 50
Last 200
Career
Drouin
44.0%▼
49.5%
47.0%
Backstrom
50.0%▲
48.5%
46.4%