Nicklas Backstrom vs Nico Hischier
2023-24 · Faceoff Head-to-Head
Scouting Report
Nico Hischier holds a +4.2% FO% edge overall.
Prediction Breakdown
Model
XGBoost ML Model
Overall FO% (Bayesian)
Backstrom 51.1% vs Hischier 56.2% (-4.2%)
H2H factor
Not applied (2 meetings, need 10+)
Offensive zone
Hischier 58.4%
Defensive zone
Hischier 62.5%
Neutral zone
Backstrom 57.3%
Result
Nico Hischier favored at 50.5%
49.5%
50.5%
Backstrom
Hischier
Head-to-Head Record
1
-
1
(2 meetings)
1
1
Backstrom
Hischier
Zone Breakdown
Offensive 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
53.2% (77)
56.1% (1,018)
-2.9%
Power Play
50.0% (6)
59.9% (289)
-9.9%
Penalty Kill
0.0% (1)
51.3% (80)
-51.3%
On penalty kill, Hischier has a +51.3% edge.
Handedness & Splits
Handedness
Hischier shoots left. Backstrom is 52.5% vs left-shot opponents (61).
Backstrom shoots left. Hischier is 54.4% vs left-shot opponents (919).
Home / Away
Backstrom
Hischier
Home
54.5% (55)
56.5% (706)
Away
48.3% (29)
56.7% (681)
By Period
Backstrom
Hischier
P1
50.0%
54.8%
P2
52.9%
57.8%
P3
55.0%
57.6%
OT
50.0%
14.3%
Final 5 min
55.0%
54.3%
Recent Form
Player
Last 50
Last 200
Career
Backstrom
50.0%▲
48.5%
52.4%
Hischier
50.0%▼
56.0%
56.6%
Recent Faceoffs
| Date | Period | Time | Zone | Winner |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 25, 2023 | 3 | 03:30 | Neutral | Nicklas Backstrom |
| Oct 25, 2023 | 2 | 03:16 | Offensive | Nico Hischier |