Jonathan Marchessault vs Nicklas Backstrom
2021-22 · Faceoff Head-to-Head
Scouting Report
Nicklas Backstrom holds a +3.4% FO% edge overall. Marchessault wins 36.4% vs left-shot opponents — Backstrom shoots left.
Prediction Breakdown
Model
XGBoost ML Model
Overall FO% (Bayesian)
Marchessault 46.5% vs Backstrom 46.9% (-3.4%)
H2H factor
Not applied (1 meetings, need 10+)
Offensive zone
Marchessault 51.7%
Defensive zone
Backstrom 66.7%
Neutral zone
Marchessault 59.1%
Result
Nicklas Backstrom favored at 66.7%
33.3%
66.7%
Marchessault
Backstrom
Head-to-Head Record
0
-
1
(1 meetings)
0
1
Marchessault
Backstrom
Zone Breakdown
Defensive Zone
Edge: Backstrom
0
1
Marchessault
Backstrom
1 total
Situation Matchup
Situation
Marchessault
Backstrom
Edge
Even Strength
44.1% (93)
47.0% (541)
-2.9%
Power Play
28.6% (7)
47.4% (95)
-18.8%
On power play, Backstrom has a +18.8% edge.
Handedness & Splits
Handedness
Backstrom shoots left. Marchessault is 36.4% vs left-shot opponents (55).
Marchessault shoots right. Backstrom is 41.0% vs right-shot opponents (244).
Home / Away
Marchessault
Backstrom
Home
46.2% (65)
48.5% (328)
Away
37.1% (35)
44.2% (321)
By Period
Marchessault
Backstrom
P1
43.2%
44.8%
P2
44.7%
42.9%
P3
40.0%
50.9%
Final 5 min
62.5%
47.1%
Recent Form
Player
Last 50
Last 200
Career
Marchessault
32.0%▬
32.0%
43.0%
Backstrom
50.0%▲
48.5%
46.4%
Recent Faceoffs
| Date | Period | Time | Zone | Winner |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 20, 2022 | 2 | 17:01 | Defensive | Nicklas Backstrom |