Mathew Barzal vs Nicklas Backstrom
2022-23 · Faceoff Head-to-Head
Scouting Report
Nicklas Backstrom holds a +14.8% FO% edge overall. Barzal wins 39.0% vs left-shot opponents — Backstrom shoots left.
Prediction Breakdown
Model
XGBoost ML Model
Overall FO% (Bayesian)
Barzal 39.3% vs Backstrom 50.3% (-14.8%)
H2H factor
Not applied (1 meetings, need 10+)
Offensive zone
Barzal 75.8%
Defensive zone
Backstrom 64.0%
Neutral zone
Barzal 51.6%
Result
Nicklas Backstrom favored at 64.0%
36.0%
64.0%
Barzal
Backstrom
Head-to-Head Record
0
-
1
(1 meetings)
0
1
Barzal
Backstrom
Zone Breakdown
Defensive Zone
Edge: Backstrom
0
1
Barzal
Backstrom
1 total
Situation Matchup
Situation
Barzal
Backstrom
Edge
Even Strength
35.0% (283)
51.4% (473)
-16.4%
Power Play
55.6% (9)
39.5% (38)
+16.1%
On even strength, Backstrom has a +16.4% edge.
Handedness & Splits
Handedness
Backstrom shoots left. Barzal is 39.0% vs left-shot opponents (210).
Barzal shoots right. Backstrom is 44.8% vs right-shot opponents (172).
Home / Away
Barzal
Backstrom
Home
37.0% (138)
53.6% (278)
Away
34.4% (154)
46.6% (236)
By Period
Barzal
Backstrom
P1
29.5%
51.5%
P2
44.5%
56.0%
P3
31.8%
43.5%
OT
0.0%
50.0%
Final 5 min
39.1%
48.7%
Recent Form
Player
Last 50
Last 200
Career
Barzal
36.0%▼
44.0%
35.6%
Backstrom
50.0%▲
48.5%
50.4%
Recent Faceoffs
| Date | Period | Time | Zone | Winner |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 16, 2023 | 2 | 08:42 | Defensive | Nicklas Backstrom |