Nicklas Backstrom vs Paul Stastny

2021-22 · Faceoff Head-to-Head
Scouting Report

Paul Stastny holds a +10.2% FO% edge overall.

Prediction Breakdown
Model XGBoost ML Model
Overall FO% (Bayesian) Backstrom 46.9% vs Stastny 55.4% (-10.2%)
Offensive zone Backstrom 57.5%
Defensive zone Stastny 55.6%
Neutral zone Stastny 53.1%
Result Paul Stastny favored at 50.4%
49.6%
50.4%
Backstrom Stastny
No head-to-head faceoffs recorded

Situation Matchup

Situation
Backstrom
Stastny
Edge
Even Strength
47.0% (541)
59.2% (370)
-12.2%
Power Play
47.4% (95)
40.9% (44)
+6.5%
Penalty Kill
15.4% (13)
51.7% (58)
-36.3%
On penalty kill, Stastny has a +36.3% edge.

Handedness & Splits

Handedness
Stastny shoots left. Backstrom is 49.6% vs left-shot opponents (405).
Backstrom shoots left. Stastny is 55.2% vs left-shot opponents (286).
Home / Away
Backstrom
Stastny
Home
48.5% (328)
57.7% (215)
Away
44.2% (321)
55.6% (257)
By Period
Backstrom
Stastny
P1
44.8%
57.7%
P2
42.9%
54.2%
P3
50.9%
57.7%
OT
57.1%
60.0%
Final 5 min
47.1%
57.5%

Recent Form

Player
Last 50
Last 200
Career
Backstrom
50.0%
48.5%
46.4%
Stastny
52.0%
55.5%
56.6%