Max Pacioretty vs Nicklas Backstrom
2023-24 · Faceoff Head-to-Head
Scouting Report
Nicklas Backstrom holds a +23.0% FO% edge overall.
Prediction Breakdown
Model
XGBoost ML Model
Overall FO% (Bayesian)
Pacioretty 47.0% vs Backstrom 51.1% (-23.0%)
Offensive zone
Pacioretty 50.4%
Defensive zone
Backstrom 58.7%
Neutral zone
Backstrom 59.1%
Result
Nicklas Backstrom favored at 55.8%
44.2%
55.8%
Pacioretty
Backstrom
No head-to-head faceoffs recorded
Situation Matchup
Situation
Pacioretty
Backstrom
Edge
Even Strength
33.3% (15)
53.2% (77)
-19.9%
Power Play
0.0% (2)
50.0% (6)
-50.0%
On power play, Backstrom has a +50.0% edge.
Handedness & Splits
Handedness
Backstrom shoots left. Pacioretty is 55.6% vs left-shot opponents (9).
Pacioretty shoots left. Backstrom is 52.5% vs left-shot opponents (61).
Home / Away
Pacioretty
Backstrom
Home
33.3% (6)
54.5% (55)
Away
27.3% (11)
48.3% (29)
By Period
Pacioretty
Backstrom
P1
33.3%
50.0%
P2
40.0%
52.9%
P3
0.0%
55.0%
Final 5 min
83.3%
55.0%
Recent Form
Player
Last 50
Last 200
Career
Pacioretty
40.0%▼
48.0%
29.4%
Backstrom
50.0%▲
48.5%
52.4%