Nicklas Backstrom vs Radek Faksa

2023-24 · Faceoff Head-to-Head
Scouting Report

Radek Faksa holds a +2.0% FO% edge overall.

Prediction Breakdown
Model XGBoost ML Model
Overall FO% (Bayesian) Backstrom 51.1% vs Faksa 53.7% (-2.0%)
Offensive zone Backstrom 65.0%
Defensive zone Faksa 75.6%
Neutral zone Backstrom 54.1%
Result Radek Faksa favored at 52.2%
47.8%
52.2%
Backstrom Faksa
No head-to-head faceoffs recorded

Situation Matchup

Situation
Backstrom
Faksa
Edge
Even Strength
53.2% (77)
56.4% (401)
-3.2%
Power Play
50.0% (6)
77.8% (9)
-27.8%
Penalty Kill
0.0% (1)
45.5% (110)
-45.5%
On penalty kill, Faksa has a +45.5% edge.

Handedness & Splits

Handedness
Faksa shoots left. Backstrom is 52.5% vs left-shot opponents (61).
Backstrom shoots left. Faksa is 55.6% vs left-shot opponents (320).
Home / Away
Backstrom
Faksa
Home
54.5% (55)
49.0% (249)
Away
48.3% (29)
59.4% (271)
By Period
Backstrom
Faksa
P1
50.0%
58.2%
P2
52.9%
53.6%
P3
55.0%
52.4%
OT
50.0%
40.0%
Final 5 min
55.0%
52.9%

Recent Form

Player
Last 50
Last 200
Career
Backstrom
50.0%
48.5%
52.4%
Faksa
54.0%
50.5%
54.4%