Adrian Kempe vs Nicklas Backstrom
2016-17 · Faceoff Head-to-Head
Scouting Report
Nicklas Backstrom holds a +7.6% FO% edge overall. Kempe wins 39.8% vs left-shot opponents — Backstrom shoots left.
Prediction Breakdown
Model
XGBoost ML Model
Overall FO% (Bayesian)
Kempe 46.2% vs Backstrom 51.3% (-7.6%)
H2H factor
Not applied (5 meetings, need 10+)
Offensive zone
Backstrom 61.8%
Defensive zone
Backstrom 59.9%
Neutral zone
Backstrom 72.2%
Result
Nicklas Backstrom favored at 63.1%
36.9%
63.1%
Kempe
Backstrom
Head-to-Head Record
3
-
2
(5 meetings)
3
2
Kempe
Backstrom
Last 5: Kempe 3-2 Backstrom
Zone Breakdown
Offensive Zone
Edge: Kempe
2
0
Kempe
Backstrom
2 total
Defensive Zone
Edge: Backstrom
0
2
Kempe
Backstrom
2 total
Neutral Zone
Edge: Kempe
1
0
Kempe
Backstrom
1 total
Situation Matchup
Situation
Kempe
Backstrom
Edge
Even Strength
44.3% (131)
52.5% (1,108)
-8.2%
Power Play
30.8% (13)
52.4% (164)
-21.6%
Penalty Kill
55.6% (9)
27.9% (61)
+27.7%
On penalty kill, Kempe has a +27.7% edge.
Handedness & Splits
Handedness
Backstrom shoots left. Kempe is 39.8% vs left-shot opponents (88).
Kempe shoots left. Backstrom is 52.1% vs left-shot opponents (828).
Home / Away
Kempe
Backstrom
Home
49.6% (113)
52.5% (642)
Away
27.5% (40)
50.4% (691)
By Period
Kempe
Backstrom
P1
43.9%
50.2%
P2
44.0%
51.4%
P3
43.5%
53.0%
Final 5 min
37.1%
53.4%
Recent Form
Player
Last 50
Last 200
Career
Kempe
26.0%▼
35.5%
43.8%
Backstrom
50.0%▲
48.5%
51.4%
Recent Faceoffs
| Date | Period | Time | Zone | Winner |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 11, 2017 | 3 | 14:08 | Offensive | Adrian Kempe |
| Mar 11, 2017 | 3 | 14:04 | Offensive | Adrian Kempe |
| Mar 11, 2017 | 2 | 07:20 | Neutral | Adrian Kempe |
| Mar 11, 2017 | 1 | 12:23 | Defensive | Nicklas Backstrom |
| Mar 11, 2017 | 1 | 09:38 | Defensive | Nicklas Backstrom |