Nicklas Backstrom vs Nico Hischier
2021-22 · Faceoff Head-to-Head
Scouting Report
Nico Hischier holds a +5.7% FO% edge overall.
Prediction Breakdown
Model
XGBoost ML Model
Overall FO% (Bayesian)
Backstrom 46.9% vs Hischier 51.9% (-5.7%)
H2H factor
Not applied (4 meetings, need 10+)
Offensive zone
Backstrom 64.2%
Defensive zone
Backstrom 53.7%
Neutral zone
Backstrom 61.8%
Result
Nicklas Backstrom favored at 61.0%
61.0%
39.0%
Backstrom
Hischier
Head-to-Head Record
1
-
3
(4 meetings)
1
3
Backstrom
Hischier
Zone Breakdown
Offensive Zone
Edge: Hischier
0
2
Backstrom
Hischier
2 total
Defensive Zone
Edge: Hischier
0
1
Backstrom
Hischier
1 total
Neutral Zone
Edge: Backstrom
1
0
Backstrom
Hischier
1 total
Situation Matchup
Situation
Backstrom
Hischier
Edge
Even Strength
47.0% (541)
51.0% (1,011)
-4.0%
Power Play
47.4% (95)
58.2% (261)
-10.8%
Penalty Kill
15.4% (13)
47.7% (130)
-32.3%
On penalty kill, Hischier has a +32.3% edge.
Handedness & Splits
Handedness
Hischier shoots left. Backstrom is 49.6% vs left-shot opponents (405).
Backstrom shoots left. Hischier is 52.8% vs left-shot opponents (858).
Home / Away
Backstrom
Hischier
Home
48.5% (328)
52.8% (665)
Away
44.2% (321)
51.4% (737)
By Period
Backstrom
Hischier
P1
44.8%
53.8%
P2
42.9%
53.8%
P3
50.9%
49.5%
OT
57.1%
35.0%
Final 5 min
47.1%
51.7%
Recent Form
Player
Last 50
Last 200
Career
Backstrom
50.0%▲
48.5%
46.4%
Hischier
50.0%▼
56.0%
52.1%
Recent Faceoffs
| Date | Period | Time | Zone | Winner |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 26, 2022 | 3 | 18:40 | Offensive | Nico Hischier |
| Mar 26, 2022 | 2 | 17:19 | Defensive | Nico Hischier |
| Mar 26, 2022 | 1 | 15:20 | Neutral | Nicklas Backstrom |
| Mar 26, 2022 | 1 | 05:20 | Offensive | Nico Hischier |