Nick Foligno vs Nicklas Backstrom
2023-24 · Faceoff Head-to-Head
Scouting Report
These two are closely matched in overall FO% (52.4% vs 52.4%). Foligno wins 56.4% vs left-shot opponents — Backstrom shoots left.
Prediction Breakdown
Model
XGBoost ML Model
Overall FO% (Bayesian)
Foligno 52.0% vs Backstrom 51.1% (+0.0%)
Offensive zone
Foligno 65.3%
Defensive zone
Backstrom 51.5%
Neutral zone
Foligno 52.5%
Result
Nick Foligno favored at 55.4%
55.4%
44.6%
Foligno
Backstrom
No head-to-head faceoffs recorded
Situation Matchup
Situation
Foligno
Backstrom
Edge
Even Strength
53.4% (249)
53.2% (77)
+0.2%
Power Play
53.2% (154)
50.0% (6)
+3.2%
Penalty Kill
40.6% (32)
0.0% (1)
+40.6%
On penalty kill, Foligno has a +40.6% edge.
Handedness & Splits
Handedness
Backstrom shoots left. Foligno is 56.4% vs left-shot opponents (243).
Foligno shoots left. Backstrom is 52.5% vs left-shot opponents (61).
Home / Away
Foligno
Backstrom
Home
57.3% (225)
54.5% (55)
Away
47.1% (210)
48.3% (29)
By Period
Foligno
Backstrom
P1
53.0%
50.0%
P2
51.8%
52.9%
P3
52.6%
55.0%
Final 5 min
53.3%
55.0%
Recent Form
Player
Last 50
Last 200
Career
Foligno
54.0%▲
48.0%
52.4%
Backstrom
50.0%▲
48.5%
52.4%