Scouting Report
Nicklas Backstrom holds a +2.9% FO% edge overall. Kadri wins 44.0% vs left-shot opponents — Backstrom shoots left.
Prediction Breakdown
Model
XGBoost ML Model
Overall FO% (Bayesian)
Kadri 47.7% vs Backstrom 50.3% (-2.9%)
Offensive zone
Kadri 68.2%
Defensive zone
Backstrom 60.0%
Neutral zone
Backstrom 55.2%
Result
Nazem Kadri favored at 51.0%
51.0%
49.0%
Kadri
Backstrom
No head-to-head faceoffs recorded
Situation Matchup
Situation
Kadri
Backstrom
Edge
Even Strength
46.2% (1,005)
51.4% (473)
-5.2%
Power Play
57.3% (199)
39.5% (38)
+17.8%
Penalty Kill
26.7% (30)
33.3% (3)
-6.6%
On power play, Kadri has a +17.8% edge.
Handedness & Splits
Handedness
Backstrom shoots left. Kadri is 44.0% vs left-shot opponents (793).
Kadri shoots left. Backstrom is 53.2% vs left-shot opponents (342).
Home / Away
Kadri
Backstrom
Home
47.4% (641)
53.6% (278)
Away
47.6% (593)
46.6% (236)
By Period
Kadri
Backstrom
P1
46.9%
51.5%
P2
49.5%
56.0%
P3
46.2%
43.5%
OT
42.9%
50.0%
Final 5 min
46.4%
48.7%
Recent Form
Player
Last 50
Last 200
Career
Kadri
36.0%▼
39.5%
47.5%
Backstrom
50.0%▲
48.5%
50.4%