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 |