Nicklas Backstrom vs Phillip Danault
2022-23 · Faceoff Head-to-Head
Scouting Report
Phillip Danault holds a +4.0% FO% edge overall. Backstrom wins 53.2% vs left-shot opponents — Danault shoots left.
Prediction Breakdown
Model
XGBoost ML Model
Overall FO% (Bayesian)
Backstrom 50.3% vs Danault 54.0% (-4.0%)
H2H factor
Not applied (4 meetings, need 10+)
Offensive zone
Backstrom 67.6%
Defensive zone
Backstrom 53.8%
Neutral zone
Backstrom 65.7%
Result
Nicklas Backstrom favored at 63.7%
63.7%
36.3%
Backstrom
Danault
Head-to-Head Record
1
-
3
(4 meetings)
1
3
Backstrom
Danault
Zone Breakdown
Offensive Zone
Even
1
1
Backstrom
Danault
2 total
Defensive Zone
Edge: Danault
0
1
Backstrom
Danault
1 total
Neutral Zone
Edge: Danault
0
1
Backstrom
Danault
1 total
Situation Matchup
Situation
Backstrom
Danault
Edge
Even Strength
51.4% (473)
55.1% (953)
-3.7%
Power Play
39.5% (38)
64.6% (144)
-25.1%
Penalty Kill
33.3% (3)
42.0% (176)
-8.7%
On power play, Danault has a +25.1% edge.
Handedness & Splits
Handedness
Danault shoots left. Backstrom is 53.2% vs left-shot opponents (342).
Backstrom shoots left. Danault is 53.9% vs left-shot opponents (831).
Home / Away
Backstrom
Danault
Home
53.6% (278)
55.4% (641)
Away
46.6% (236)
53.3% (632)
By Period
Backstrom
Danault
P1
51.5%
61.0%
P2
56.0%
52.3%
P3
43.5%
51.3%
OT
50.0%
35.3%
Final 5 min
48.7%
54.5%
Recent Form
Player
Last 50
Last 200
Career
Backstrom
50.0%▲
48.5%
50.4%
Danault
54.0%▼
57.5%
54.4%
Recent Faceoffs
| Date | Period | Time | Zone | Winner |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 6, 2023 | 3 | 18:07 | Neutral | Phillip Danault |
| Mar 6, 2023 | 3 | 02:15 | Offensive | Nicklas Backstrom |
| Mar 6, 2023 | 1 | 07:57 | Offensive | Phillip Danault |
| Mar 6, 2023 | 1 | 01:47 | Defensive | Phillip Danault |