Kris Versteeg vs Nicklas Backstrom

2010-11 · Faceoff Head-to-Head
Scouting Report

Nicklas Backstrom holds a +4.0% FO% edge overall.

Prediction Breakdown
Model XGBoost ML Model
Overall FO% (Bayesian) Versteeg 49.1% vs Backstrom 52.3% (-4.0%)
H2H factor Not applied (5 meetings, need 10+)
Offensive zone Backstrom 79.2%
Defensive zone Backstrom 57.1%
Neutral zone Backstrom 56.2%
Result Nicklas Backstrom favored at 65.7%
34.3%
65.7%
Versteeg Backstrom
Head-to-Head Record
4 - 1 (5 meetings)
4
1
Versteeg Backstrom
Last 5: Versteeg 4-1 Backstrom

Zone Breakdown

Offensive Zone
Even
1
1
Versteeg Backstrom
2 total
Defensive Zone
Edge: Versteeg
2
0
Versteeg Backstrom
2 total
Neutral Zone
Edge: Versteeg
1
0
Versteeg Backstrom
1 total

Situation Matchup

Situation
Versteeg
Backstrom
Edge
Even Strength
46.8% (109)
52.1% (940)
-5.3%
Power Play
63.6% (11)
51.3% (267)
+12.3%
Penalty Kill
44.4% (9)
55.4% (83)
-11.0%
On power play, Versteeg has a +12.3% edge.

Handedness & Splits

Handedness
Backstrom shoots left. Versteeg is 48.3% vs left-shot opponents (87).
Versteeg shoots right. Backstrom is 50.8% vs right-shot opponents (547).
Home / Away
Versteeg
Backstrom
Home
60.0% (55)
53.6% (638)
Away
40.0% (75)
51.4% (677)
By Period
Versteeg
Backstrom
P1
55.3%
54.8%
P2
40.8%
50.5%
P3
51.9%
52.0%
OT
42.9%
59.1%
Final 5 min
46.2%
51.7%

Recent Form

Player
Last 50
Last 200
Career
Versteeg
50.0%
54.5%
48.5%
Backstrom
50.0%
48.5%
52.5%

Recent Faceoffs

Date Period Time Zone Winner
Mar 22, 2011 1 00:58 Offensive Kris Versteeg
Jan 22, 2011 1 06:48 Defensive Kris Versteeg
Dec 6, 2010 1 17:55 Offensive Nicklas Backstrom
Nov 3, 2010 1 12:23 Neutral Kris Versteeg
Nov 3, 2010 1 00:31 Defensive Kris Versteeg