Mikko Rantanen vs Nicklas Backstrom
2019-20 · Faceoff Head-to-Head
Scouting Report
Mikko Rantanen holds a +9.5% FO% edge overall. Look for Rantanen on neutral-zone draws (100% H2H, 3 meetings). Rantanen wins 59.6% vs left-shot opponents — Backstrom shoots left.
Prediction Breakdown
Model
XGBoost ML Model
Overall FO% (Bayesian)
Rantanen 53.7% vs Backstrom 49.3% (+9.5%)
H2H factor
Not applied (6 meetings, need 10+)
Offensive zone
Rantanen 82.1%
Defensive zone
Backstrom 56.7%
Neutral zone
Rantanen 73.0%
Result
Mikko Rantanen favored at 71.1%
71.1%
28.9%
Rantanen
Backstrom
Head-to-Head Record
5
-
1
(6 meetings)
5
1
Rantanen
Backstrom
Last 6: Rantanen 5-1 Backstrom
Zone Breakdown
Offensive Zone
Edge: Rantanen
2
0
Rantanen
Backstrom
2 total
Defensive Zone
Edge: Backstrom
0
1
Rantanen
Backstrom
1 total
Neutral Zone
Edge: Rantanen
3
0
Rantanen
Backstrom
3 total
Situation Matchup
Situation
Rantanen
Backstrom
Edge
Even Strength
58.6% (58)
50.0% (854)
+8.6%
Power Play
58.8% (17)
44.6% (148)
+14.2%
On power play, Rantanen has a +14.2% edge.
Handedness & Splits
Handedness
Backstrom shoots left. Rantanen is 59.6% vs left-shot opponents (52).
Rantanen shoots left. Backstrom is 50.2% vs left-shot opponents (675).
Home / Away
Rantanen
Backstrom
Home
66.7% (42)
52.2% (506)
Away
48.5% (33)
46.5% (542)
By Period
Rantanen
Backstrom
P1
61.3%
45.3%
P2
56.0%
46.9%
P3
57.9%
55.5%
Final 5 min
42.9%
47.6%
Recent Form
Player
Last 50
Last 200
Career
Rantanen
50.0%▼
52.5%
58.7%
Backstrom
50.0%▲
48.5%
49.2%
Recent Faceoffs
| Date | Period | Time | Zone | Winner |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Feb 13, 2020 | 3 | 19:14 | Offensive | Mikko Rantanen |
| Feb 13, 2020 | 3 | 14:36 | Neutral | Mikko Rantanen |
| Feb 13, 2020 | 2 | 02:52 | Offensive | Mikko Rantanen |
| Feb 13, 2020 | 2 | 00:00 | Neutral | Mikko Rantanen |
| Feb 13, 2020 | 1 | 18:35 | Defensive | Nicklas Backstrom |
| Feb 13, 2020 | 1 | 10:22 | Neutral | Mikko Rantanen |