Nick Spaling vs Nicklas Backstrom
2011-12 · Faceoff Head-to-Head
Scouting Report
Nicklas Backstrom holds a +1.0% FO% edge overall.
Prediction Breakdown
Model
XGBoost ML Model
Overall FO% (Bayesian)
Spaling 50.1% vs Backstrom 50.9% (-1.0%)
H2H factor
Not applied (6 meetings, need 10+)
Offensive zone
Backstrom 64.2%
Defensive zone
Spaling 66.0%
Neutral zone
Spaling 50.9%
Result
Nick Spaling favored at 50.9%
50.9%
49.1%
Spaling
Backstrom
Head-to-Head Record
4
-
2
(6 meetings)
4
2
Spaling
Backstrom
Last 6: Spaling 4-2 Backstrom
Zone Breakdown
Offensive Zone
Even
1
1
Spaling
Backstrom
2 total
Defensive Zone
Even
1
1
Spaling
Backstrom
2 total
Neutral Zone
Edge: Spaling
2
0
Spaling
Backstrom
2 total
Situation Matchup
Situation
Spaling
Backstrom
Edge
Even Strength
49.7% (756)
49.0% (496)
+0.7%
Power Play
35.3% (17)
55.6% (151)
-20.3%
Penalty Kill
55.0% (120)
57.9% (38)
-2.9%
On power play, Backstrom has a +20.3% edge.
Handedness & Splits
Handedness
Backstrom shoots left. Spaling is 50.3% vs left-shot opponents (577).
Spaling shoots left. Backstrom is 51.9% vs left-shot opponents (503).
Home / Away
Spaling
Backstrom
Home
52.1% (476)
53.5% (368)
Away
47.8% (418)
48.3% (323)
By Period
Spaling
Backstrom
P1
50.4%
49.1%
P2
51.3%
51.0%
P3
48.5%
53.5%
OT
60.0%
40.0%
Final 5 min
54.0%
48.5%
Recent Form
Player
Last 50
Last 200
Career
Spaling
58.0%▲
53.0%
50.1%
Backstrom
50.0%▲
48.5%
51.1%
Recent Faceoffs
| Date | Period | Time | Zone | Winner |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dec 20, 2011 | 3 | 16:47 | Offensive | Nick Spaling |
| Dec 20, 2011 | 3 | 13:19 | Defensive | Nick Spaling |
| Dec 20, 2011 | 2 | 19:48 | Neutral | Nick Spaling |
| Dec 20, 2011 | 1 | 18:55 | Defensive | Nicklas Backstrom |
| Dec 20, 2011 | 1 | 15:51 | Neutral | Nick Spaling |
| Nov 15, 2011 | 2 | 15:43 | Offensive | Nicklas Backstrom |