Max Talbot vs Nicklas Backstrom
All Seasons · Faceoff Head-to-Head
Scouting Report
Nicklas Backstrom holds a +3.6% FO% edge overall. Look for Talbot on defensive-zone draws (86% H2H, 14 meetings). Talbot wins 46.3% vs left-shot opponents — Backstrom shoots left.
Prediction Breakdown
Model
XGBoost ML Model
Overall FO% (Bayesian)
Talbot 47.0% vs Backstrom 50.5% (-3.6%)
H2H factor
Talbot leads 18-17 in 35 meetings
Offensive zone
Backstrom 76.3%
Defensive zone
Talbot 61.7%
Neutral zone
Backstrom 57.8%
Result
Nicklas Backstrom favored at 54.8%
45.2%
54.8%
Talbot
Backstrom
Head-to-Head Record
18
-
17
(35 meetings)
18
17
Talbot
Backstrom
Last 10: Talbot 3-7 Backstrom
Zone Breakdown
Offensive Zone
Edge: Backstrom
4
5
Talbot
Backstrom
9 total
Defensive Zone
Edge: Talbot
12
2
Talbot
Backstrom
14 total
Neutral Zone
Edge: Backstrom
2
10
Talbot
Backstrom
12 total
Situation Matchup
Situation
Talbot
Backstrom
Edge
Even Strength
48.3% (1,738)
50.4% (11,581)
-2.1%
Power Play
49.0% (51)
52.3% (1,895)
-3.3%
Penalty Kill
42.3% (631)
47.0% (889)
-4.7%
On penalty kill, Backstrom has a +4.7% edge.
Handedness & Splits
Handedness
Backstrom shoots left. Talbot is 46.3% vs left-shot opponents (1,539).
Talbot shoots left. Backstrom is 51.8% vs left-shot opponents (8,966).
Home / Away
Talbot
Backstrom
Home
48.0% (1,219)
52.6% (7,223)
Away
45.8% (1,215)
48.4% (7,173)
By Period
Talbot
Backstrom
P1
48.7%
50.1%
P2
43.5%
49.7%
P3
48.6%
51.6%
OT
45.0%
52.9%
Final 5 min
46.9%
50.5%
Recent Form
Player
Last 50
Last 200
Career
Talbot
46.0%▲
43.5%
46.9%
Backstrom
50.0%▲
48.5%
50.5%
Recent Faceoffs
| Date | Period | Time | Zone | Winner |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 5, 2016 | 2 | 12:19 | Neutral | Nicklas Backstrom |
| Jan 5, 2016 | 2 | 12:08 | Neutral | Nicklas Backstrom |
| Nov 10, 2013 | 3 | 05:06 | Offensive | Nicklas Backstrom |
| Nov 10, 2013 | 3 | 04:05 | Defensive | Max Talbot |
| Nov 10, 2013 | 3 | 04:02 | Defensive | Max Talbot |
| Mar 31, 2013 | 2 | 18:42 | Neutral | Nicklas Backstrom |
| Mar 31, 2013 | 1 | 15:52 | Defensive | Max Talbot |
| Feb 1, 2013 | 3 | 00:42 | Neutral | Nicklas Backstrom |
| Feb 1, 2013 | 3 | 00:27 | Neutral | Nicklas Backstrom |
| Feb 1, 2013 | 2 | 17:43 | Neutral | Nicklas Backstrom |
| Feb 1, 2013 | 1 | 13:05 | Defensive | Max Talbot |
| Dec 13, 2011 | 3 | 17:19 | Offensive | Max Talbot |
| Dec 13, 2011 | 3 | 08:10 | Offensive | Max Talbot |
| Dec 13, 2011 | 3 | 06:35 | Defensive | Max Talbot |
| Dec 13, 2011 | 2 | 12:54 | Defensive | Nicklas Backstrom |
| Dec 13, 2011 | 2 | 00:47 | Offensive | Nicklas Backstrom |
| Dec 13, 2011 | 1 | 16:16 | Neutral | Max Talbot |
| Dec 13, 2011 | 1 | 11:32 | Offensive | Nicklas Backstrom |
| Dec 13, 2011 | 1 | 07:35 | Offensive | Max Talbot |
| Dec 13, 2011 | 1 | 06:00 | Neutral | Nicklas Backstrom |