Evgeni Malkin vs Nicklas Backstrom — Faceoff Head-to-Head
Predicted Winner
Even Matchup
2021-22 FO%
43.6%
Malkin
H2H Record
2-3
5 meetings
2021-22 FO%
46.4%
Backstrom
Stats Comparison
| Stat | Malkin | Backstrom |
|---|---|---|
| Shoots | L | L |
| Position | C | C |
| 2021-22 Faceoffs | 376 | 649 |
| 2021-22 FO% | 43.6% | 46.4% |
| vs Left Shooters | 46.4% (248) | 49.6% (405) |
| vs Right Shooters | 38.3% (128) | 41.0% (244) |
| Even Strength | 44.0% (366) | 47.0% (541) |
| Power Play | 30.0% (10) | 47.4% (95) |
| Home | 45.5% (202) | 48.5% (328) |
| Away | 41.4% (174) | 44.2% (321) |
Head-to-Head by Zone
Offensive Zone
2-0
2 faceoffs
Defensive Zone
0-2
2 faceoffs
Neutral Zone
0-1
1 faceoffs
Recent Faceoffs
| Date | Period | Time | Zone | Winner |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Feb 1, 2022 | OT | 02:54 | Defensive | Backstrom |
| Feb 1, 2022 | 2 | 18:48 | Defensive | Backstrom |
| Feb 1, 2022 | 1 | 09:41 | Neutral | Backstrom |
| Feb 1, 2022 | 1 | 06:49 | Offensive | Malkin |
| Feb 1, 2022 | 1 | 06:43 | Offensive | Malkin |