Jonathan Drouin vs Nicklas Backstrom
2022-23 · Faceoff Head-to-Head
Scouting Report
Nicklas Backstrom holds a +5.9% FO% edge overall. Drouin wins 45.2% vs left-shot opponents — Backstrom shoots left.
Prediction Breakdown
Model
XGBoost ML Model
Overall FO% (Bayesian)
Drouin 45.6% vs Backstrom 50.3% (-5.9%)
H2H factor
Not applied (3 meetings, need 10+)
Offensive zone
Drouin 69.2%
Defensive zone
Drouin 51.5%
Neutral zone
Backstrom 54.8%
Result
Jonathan Drouin favored at 55.3%
55.3%
44.7%
Drouin
Backstrom
Head-to-Head Record
1
-
2
(3 meetings)
1
2
Drouin
Backstrom
Zone Breakdown
Offensive Zone
Edge: Drouin
1
0
Drouin
Backstrom
1 total
Defensive Zone
Edge: Backstrom
0
1
Drouin
Backstrom
1 total
Neutral Zone
Edge: Backstrom
0
1
Drouin
Backstrom
1 total
Situation Matchup
Situation
Drouin
Backstrom
Edge
Even Strength
45.1% (355)
51.4% (473)
-6.3%
Power Play
40.9% (22)
39.5% (38)
+1.4%
Penalty Kill
0.0% (3)
33.3% (3)
-33.3%
On penalty kill, Backstrom has a +33.3% edge.
Handedness & Splits
Handedness
Backstrom shoots left. Drouin is 45.2% vs left-shot opponents (230).
Drouin shoots left. Backstrom is 53.2% vs left-shot opponents (342).
Home / Away
Drouin
Backstrom
Home
37.5% (160)
53.6% (278)
Away
49.5% (220)
46.6% (236)
By Period
Drouin
Backstrom
P1
40.3%
51.5%
P2
43.3%
56.0%
P3
49.6%
43.5%
OT
50.0%
50.0%
Final 5 min
37.1%
48.7%
Recent Form
Player
Last 50
Last 200
Career
Drouin
44.0%▼
49.5%
44.5%
Backstrom
50.0%▲
48.5%
50.4%
Recent Faceoffs
| Date | Period | Time | Zone | Winner |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 6, 2023 | 3 | 03:51 | Defensive | Nicklas Backstrom |
| Apr 6, 2023 | 3 | 03:47 | Offensive | Jonathan Drouin |
| Apr 6, 2023 | 2 | 09:23 | Neutral | Nicklas Backstrom |