Nick Suzuki vs Nicklas Backstrom

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

These two are closely matched in overall FO% (52.6% vs 52.4%).

Prediction Breakdown
Model XGBoost ML Model
Overall FO% (Bayesian) Suzuki 52.4% vs Backstrom 51.1% (+0.2%)
H2H factor Not applied (2 meetings, need 10+)
Offensive zone Suzuki 69.2%
Defensive zone Suzuki 70.8%
Neutral zone Suzuki 60.0%
Result Nick Suzuki favored at 64.6%
64.6%
35.4%
Suzuki Backstrom
Head-to-Head Record
2 - 0 (2 meetings)
2
0
Suzuki Backstrom

Zone Breakdown

Offensive Zone
Edge: Suzuki
1
0
Suzuki Backstrom
1 total
Neutral Zone
Edge: Suzuki
1
0
Suzuki Backstrom
1 total

Situation Matchup

Situation
Suzuki
Backstrom
Edge
Even Strength
51.3% (1,096)
53.2% (77)
-1.9%
Power Play
59.9% (157)
50.0% (6)
+9.9%
Penalty Kill
56.9% (58)
0.0% (1)
+56.9%
On penalty kill, Suzuki has a +56.9% edge.

Handedness & Splits

Handedness
Backstrom shoots left. Suzuki is 50.3% vs left-shot opponents (961).
Suzuki shoots right. Backstrom is 52.2% vs right-shot opponents (23).
Home / Away
Suzuki
Backstrom
Home
54.2% (638)
54.5% (55)
Away
51.0% (673)
48.3% (29)
By Period
Suzuki
Backstrom
P1
51.5%
50.0%
P2
53.3%
52.9%
P3
52.4%
55.0%
OT
58.3%
50.0%
Final 5 min
54.9%
55.0%

Recent Form

Player
Last 50
Last 200
Career
Suzuki
62.0%
55.5%
52.6%
Backstrom
50.0%
48.5%
52.4%

Recent Faceoffs

Date Period Time Zone Winner
Oct 21, 2023 2 09:50 Neutral Nick Suzuki
Oct 21, 2023 2 07:32 Offensive Nick Suzuki