Nicklas Backstrom vs Paul Stastny
2022-23 · Faceoff Head-to-Head
Scouting Report
Paul Stastny holds a +7.2% FO% edge overall. Backstrom wins 53.2% vs left-shot opponents — Stastny shoots left.
Prediction Breakdown
Model
XGBoost ML Model
Overall FO% (Bayesian)
Backstrom 50.3% vs Stastny 56.3% (-7.2%)
H2H factor
Not applied (1 meetings, need 10+)
Offensive zone
Stastny 55.1%
Defensive zone
Backstrom 59.6%
Neutral zone
Backstrom 66.1%
Result
Nicklas Backstrom favored at 66.1%
66.1%
33.9%
Backstrom
Stastny
Head-to-Head Record
0
-
1
(1 meetings)
0
1
Backstrom
Stastny
Zone Breakdown
Neutral Zone
Edge: Stastny
0
1
Backstrom
Stastny
1 total
Situation Matchup
Situation
Backstrom
Stastny
Edge
Even Strength
51.4% (473)
57.5% (412)
-6.1%
Power Play
39.5% (38)
60.0% (65)
-20.5%
Penalty Kill
33.3% (3)
44.4% (9)
-11.1%
On power play, Stastny has a +20.5% edge.
Handedness & Splits
Handedness
Stastny shoots left. Backstrom is 53.2% vs left-shot opponents (342).
Backstrom shoots left. Stastny is 56.6% vs left-shot opponents (290).
Home / Away
Backstrom
Stastny
Home
53.6% (278)
58.3% (276)
Away
46.6% (236)
56.7% (210)
By Period
Backstrom
Stastny
P1
51.5%
63.7%
P2
56.0%
57.3%
P3
43.5%
50.4%
Final 5 min
48.7%
56.0%
Recent Form
Player
Last 50
Last 200
Career
Backstrom
50.0%▲
48.5%
50.4%
Stastny
52.0%▼
55.5%
57.6%
Recent Faceoffs
| Date | Period | Time | Zone | Winner |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Feb 14, 2023 | 1 | 19:02 | Neutral | Paul Stastny |