Filip Chytil vs Nicklas Backstrom
2017-18 · Faceoff Head-to-Head
Scouting Report
Nicklas Backstrom holds a +14.4% FO% edge overall. Look for Backstrom on defensive-zone draws (75% H2H, 4 meetings). Chytil wins 32.7% vs left-shot opponents — Backstrom shoots left.
Prediction Breakdown
Model
XGBoost ML Model
Overall FO% (Bayesian)
Chytil 44.3% vs Backstrom 51.1% (-14.4%)
H2H factor
Not applied (7 meetings, need 10+)
Offensive zone
Backstrom 50.9%
Defensive zone
Backstrom 51.3%
Neutral zone
Backstrom 50.3%
Result
Nicklas Backstrom favored at 51.0%
49.0%
51.0%
Chytil
Backstrom
Head-to-Head Record
3
-
4
(7 meetings)
3
4
Chytil
Backstrom
Last 7: Chytil 3-4 Backstrom
Zone Breakdown
Offensive Zone
Edge: Chytil
2
0
Chytil
Backstrom
2 total
Defensive Zone
Edge: Backstrom
1
3
Chytil
Backstrom
4 total
Neutral Zone
Edge: Backstrom
0
1
Chytil
Backstrom
1 total
Situation Matchup
Situation
Chytil
Backstrom
Edge
Even Strength
36.5% (74)
51.0% (1,104)
-14.5%
Power Play
50.0% (2)
54.5% (178)
-4.5%
On even strength, Backstrom has a +14.5% edge.
Handedness & Splits
Handedness
Backstrom shoots left. Chytil is 32.7% vs left-shot opponents (52).
Chytil shoots left. Backstrom is 50.1% vs left-shot opponents (872).
Home / Away
Chytil
Backstrom
Home
37.1% (35)
52.6% (705)
Away
36.6% (41)
49.7% (666)
By Period
Chytil
Backstrom
P1
34.6%
51.1%
P2
39.3%
51.0%
P3
36.4%
51.4%
Final 5 min
47.1%
53.2%
Recent Form
Player
Last 50
Last 200
Career
Chytil
50.0%▲
47.0%
36.8%
Backstrom
50.0%▲
48.5%
51.2%
Recent Faceoffs
| Date | Period | Time | Zone | Winner |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 28, 2018 | 2 | 19:01 | Defensive | Nicklas Backstrom |
| Mar 28, 2018 | 2 | 13:59 | Defensive | Filip Chytil |
| Mar 28, 2018 | 2 | 00:11 | Defensive | Nicklas Backstrom |
| Mar 26, 2018 | 2 | 16:37 | Offensive | Filip Chytil |
| Mar 26, 2018 | 2 | 14:40 | Neutral | Nicklas Backstrom |
| Mar 26, 2018 | 2 | 11:37 | Defensive | Nicklas Backstrom |
| Mar 26, 2018 | 2 | 11:29 | Offensive | Filip Chytil |