Mikko Rantanen vs Nicklas Backstrom
2021-22 · Faceoff Head-to-Head
Scouting Report
These two are closely matched in overall FO% (46.3% vs 46.4%).
Prediction Breakdown
Model
XGBoost ML Model
Overall FO% (Bayesian)
Rantanen 47.1% vs Backstrom 46.9% (-0.1%)
H2H factor
Not applied (2 meetings, need 10+)
Offensive zone
Rantanen 59.8%
Defensive zone
Backstrom 55.0%
Neutral zone
Rantanen 54.0%
Result
Mikko Rantanen favored at 59.8%
59.8%
40.2%
Rantanen
Backstrom
Head-to-Head Record
2
-
0
(2 meetings)
2
0
Rantanen
Backstrom
Zone Breakdown
Offensive Zone
Edge: Rantanen
2
0
Rantanen
Backstrom
2 total
Situation Matchup
Situation
Rantanen
Backstrom
Edge
Even Strength
46.3% (309)
47.0% (541)
-0.7%
Power Play
51.3% (39)
47.4% (95)
+3.9%
Penalty Kill
16.7% (6)
15.4% (13)
+1.3%
On power play, Rantanen has a +3.9% edge.
Handedness & Splits
Handedness
Backstrom shoots left. Rantanen is 48.5% vs left-shot opponents (237).
Rantanen shoots left. Backstrom is 49.6% vs left-shot opponents (405).
Home / Away
Rantanen
Backstrom
Home
51.8% (197)
48.5% (328)
Away
39.5% (157)
44.2% (321)
By Period
Rantanen
Backstrom
P1
47.2%
44.8%
P2
44.8%
42.9%
P3
46.9%
50.9%
OT
50.0%
57.1%
Final 5 min
40.8%
47.1%
Recent Form
Player
Last 50
Last 200
Career
Rantanen
50.0%▼
52.5%
46.3%
Backstrom
50.0%▲
48.5%
46.4%
Recent Faceoffs
| Date | Period | Time | Zone | Winner |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 18, 2022 | 3 | 18:25 | Offensive | Mikko Rantanen |
| Apr 18, 2022 | 3 | 01:39 | Offensive | Mikko Rantanen |