Nate Thompson vs Nicklas Backstrom
2012-13 · Faceoff Head-to-Head
Scouting Report
These two are closely matched in overall FO% (51.2% vs 51.4%). Look for Thompson on defensive-zone draws (80% H2H, 5 meetings). Thompson wins 53.0% vs left-shot opponents — Backstrom shoots left.
Prediction Breakdown
Model
XGBoost ML Model
Overall FO% (Bayesian)
Thompson 51.1% vs Backstrom 51.3% (-0.2%)
H2H factor
Thompson leads 10-6 in 16 meetings
Offensive zone
Backstrom 58.0%
Defensive zone
Thompson 83.6%
Neutral zone
Backstrom 53.3%
Result
Nate Thompson favored at 56.2%
56.2%
43.8%
Thompson
Backstrom
Head-to-Head Record
10
-
6
(16 meetings)
10
6
Thompson
Backstrom
Last 10: Thompson 7-3 Backstrom
Zone Breakdown
Offensive Zone
Edge: Thompson
4
3
Thompson
Backstrom
7 total
Defensive Zone
Edge: Thompson
4
1
Thompson
Backstrom
5 total
Neutral Zone
Even
2
2
Thompson
Backstrom
4 total
Situation Matchup
Situation
Thompson
Backstrom
Edge
Even Strength
52.6% (462)
51.2% (654)
+1.4%
Power Play
80.0% (10)
50.9% (110)
+29.1%
Penalty Kill
44.4% (133)
53.9% (76)
-9.5%
On power play, Thompson has a +29.1% edge.
Handedness & Splits
Handedness
Backstrom shoots left. Thompson is 53.0% vs left-shot opponents (362).
Thompson shoots left. Backstrom is 53.0% vs left-shot opponents (491).
Home / Away
Thompson
Backstrom
Home
52.5% (324)
52.0% (400)
Away
49.8% (281)
50.9% (440)
By Period
Thompson
Backstrom
P1
49.0%
51.6%
P2
55.4%
51.1%
P3
48.3%
50.7%
OT
83.3%
65.0%
Final 5 min
50.0%
52.3%
Recent Form
Player
Last 50
Last 200
Career
Thompson
64.0%▲
59.0%
51.2%
Backstrom
50.0%▲
48.5%
51.4%
Recent Faceoffs
| Date | Period | Time | Zone | Winner |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 13, 2013 | 2 | 09:07 | Offensive | Nate Thompson |
| Apr 7, 2013 | 3 | 04:32 | Defensive | Nicklas Backstrom |
| Apr 7, 2013 | 1 | 06:35 | Offensive | Nate Thompson |
| Feb 14, 2013 | 3 | 16:47 | Neutral | Nate Thompson |
| Feb 14, 2013 | 3 | 12:02 | Neutral | Nicklas Backstrom |
| Feb 14, 2013 | 1 | 01:42 | Offensive | Nicklas Backstrom |
| Jan 19, 2013 | 3 | 10:40 | Offensive | Nate Thompson |
| Jan 19, 2013 | 3 | 10:36 | Offensive | Nate Thompson |
| Jan 19, 2013 | 3 | 00:00 | Neutral | Nate Thompson |
| Jan 19, 2013 | 2 | 14:07 | Defensive | Nate Thompson |
| Jan 19, 2013 | 1 | 17:50 | Offensive | Nicklas Backstrom |
| Jan 19, 2013 | 1 | 17:34 | Defensive | Nate Thompson |
| Jan 19, 2013 | 1 | 10:27 | Defensive | Nate Thompson |
| Jan 19, 2013 | 1 | 10:19 | Defensive | Nate Thompson |
| Jan 19, 2013 | 1 | 10:17 | Offensive | Nicklas Backstrom |
| Jan 19, 2013 | 1 | 06:24 | Neutral | Nicklas Backstrom |