Max Pacioretty vs Nicklas Backstrom
2021-22 · Faceoff Head-to-Head
Scouting Report
Nicklas Backstrom holds a +24.2% FO% edge overall.
Prediction Breakdown
Model
XGBoost ML Model
Overall FO% (Bayesian)
Pacioretty 47.7% vs Backstrom 46.9% (-24.2%)
Offensive zone
Backstrom 59.1%
Defensive zone
Backstrom 66.7%
Neutral zone
Backstrom 56.8%
Result
Nicklas Backstrom favored at 60.9%
39.1%
60.9%
Pacioretty
Backstrom
No head-to-head faceoffs recorded
Situation Matchup
Situation
Pacioretty
Backstrom
Edge
Even Strength
25.0% (8)
47.0% (541)
-22.0%
Power Play
0.0% (1)
47.4% (95)
-47.4%
On power play, Backstrom has a +47.4% edge.
Handedness & Splits
Handedness
Backstrom shoots left. Pacioretty is 20.0% vs left-shot opponents (5).
Pacioretty shoots left. Backstrom is 49.6% vs left-shot opponents (405).
Home / Away
Pacioretty
Backstrom
Home
33.3% (3)
48.5% (328)
Away
16.7% (6)
44.2% (321)
By Period
Pacioretty
Backstrom
P1
40.0%
44.8%
P2
0.0%
42.9%
P3
0.0%
50.9%
Final 5 min
0.0%
47.1%
Recent Form
Player
Last 50
Last 200
Career
Pacioretty
40.0%▼
48.0%
22.2%
Backstrom
50.0%▲
48.5%
46.4%