Nick Bjugstad vs Nicklas Backstrom

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

Nicklas Backstrom holds a +3.2% FO% edge overall.

Prediction Breakdown
Model XGBoost ML Model
Overall FO% (Bayesian) Bjugstad 49.3% vs Backstrom 51.1% (-3.2%)
Offensive zone Backstrom 65.0%
Defensive zone Bjugstad 77.6%
Neutral zone Backstrom 52.2%
Result Nick Bjugstad favored at 53.5%
53.5%
46.5%
Bjugstad Backstrom
No head-to-head faceoffs recorded

Situation Matchup

Situation
Bjugstad
Backstrom
Edge
Even Strength
50.7% (906)
53.2% (77)
-2.5%
Power Play
48.1% (108)
50.0% (6)
-1.9%
Penalty Kill
44.4% (239)
0.0% (1)
+44.4%
On penalty kill, Bjugstad has a +44.4% edge.

Handedness & Splits

Handedness
Backstrom shoots left. Bjugstad is 49.2% vs left-shot opponents (906).
Bjugstad shoots right. Backstrom is 52.2% vs right-shot opponents (23).
Home / Away
Bjugstad
Backstrom
Home
49.8% (643)
54.5% (55)
Away
48.7% (610)
48.3% (29)
By Period
Bjugstad
Backstrom
P1
49.4%
50.0%
P2
50.5%
52.9%
P3
47.9%
55.0%
OT
50.0%
50.0%
Final 5 min
48.2%
55.0%

Recent Form

Player
Last 50
Last 200
Career
Bjugstad
40.0%
48.0%
49.2%
Backstrom
50.0%
48.5%
52.4%