Michael McCarron vs Nicklas Backstrom

2023-24 · Faceoff Head-to-Head
Scouting Report

These two are closely matched in overall FO% (53.2% vs 52.4%).

Prediction Breakdown
Model XGBoost ML Model
Overall FO% (Bayesian) McCarron 52.8% vs Backstrom 51.1% (+0.8%)
Offensive zone Backstrom 65.2%
Defensive zone McCarron 76.1%
Neutral zone Backstrom 51.5%
Result Michael McCarron favored at 53.1%
53.1%
46.9%
McCarron Backstrom
No head-to-head faceoffs recorded

Situation Matchup

Situation
McCarron
Backstrom
Edge
Even Strength
54.5% (618)
53.2% (77)
+1.3%
Power Play
42.1% (19)
50.0% (6)
-7.9%
Penalty Kill
35.3% (34)
0.0% (1)
+35.3%
On penalty kill, McCarron has a +35.3% edge.

Handedness & Splits

Handedness
Backstrom shoots left. McCarron is 50.8% vs left-shot opponents (463).
McCarron shoots right. Backstrom is 52.2% vs right-shot opponents (23).
Home / Away
McCarron
Backstrom
Home
52.2% (339)
54.5% (55)
Away
54.2% (332)
48.3% (29)
By Period
McCarron
Backstrom
P1
53.5%
50.0%
P2
50.6%
52.9%
P3
55.9%
55.0%
Final 5 min
45.9%
55.0%

Recent Form

Player
Last 50
Last 200
Career
McCarron
48.0%
48.5%
53.2%
Backstrom
50.0%
48.5%
52.4%