Nick Foligno vs Nicklas Backstrom
2019-20 · Faceoff Head-to-Head
Scouting Report
These two are closely matched in overall FO% (49.8% vs 49.2%). Look for Backstrom on defensive-zone draws (67% H2H, 3 meetings).
Prediction Breakdown
Model
XGBoost ML Model
Overall FO% (Bayesian)
Foligno 49.9% vs Backstrom 49.3% (+0.6%)
H2H factor
Not applied (5 meetings, need 10+)
Offensive zone
Foligno 50.1%
Defensive zone
Backstrom 55.4%
Neutral zone
Backstrom 51.9%
Result
Nicklas Backstrom favored at 53.2%
46.8%
53.2%
Foligno
Backstrom
Head-to-Head Record
1
-
4
(5 meetings)
1
4
Foligno
Backstrom
Last 5: Foligno 1-4 Backstrom
Zone Breakdown
Offensive Zone
Edge: Backstrom
0
2
Foligno
Backstrom
2 total
Defensive Zone
Edge: Backstrom
1
2
Foligno
Backstrom
3 total
Situation Matchup
Situation
Foligno
Backstrom
Edge
Even Strength
47.0% (202)
50.0% (854)
-3.0%
Power Play
57.9% (95)
44.6% (148)
+13.3%
Penalty Kill
40.9% (22)
50.0% (46)
-9.1%
On power play, Foligno has a +13.3% edge.
Handedness & Splits
Handedness
Backstrom shoots left. Foligno is 48.4% vs left-shot opponents (192).
Foligno shoots left. Backstrom is 50.2% vs left-shot opponents (675).
Home / Away
Foligno
Backstrom
Home
50.6% (162)
52.2% (506)
Away
49.0% (157)
46.5% (542)
By Period
Foligno
Backstrom
P1
48.9%
45.3%
P2
47.8%
46.9%
P3
53.8%
55.5%
OT
37.5%
50.0%
Final 5 min
49.5%
47.6%
Recent Form
Player
Last 50
Last 200
Career
Foligno
54.0%▲
48.0%
49.8%
Backstrom
50.0%▲
48.5%
49.2%
Recent Faceoffs
| Date | Period | Time | Zone | Winner |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dec 27, 2019 | 1 | 15:41 | Offensive | Nicklas Backstrom |
| Dec 16, 2019 | 2 | 19:36 | Defensive | Nicklas Backstrom |
| Dec 16, 2019 | 2 | 15:45 | Defensive | Nick Foligno |
| Dec 16, 2019 | 2 | 06:21 | Defensive | Nicklas Backstrom |
| Dec 9, 2019 | 3 | 00:34 | Offensive | Nicklas Backstrom |