Scouting Report
Nicklas Backstrom holds a +2.4% FO% edge overall.
Prediction Breakdown
Model
XGBoost ML Model
Overall FO% (Bayesian)
Backstrom 51.1% vs Nash 50.0% (+2.4%)
Offensive zone
Nash 50.3%
Defensive zone
Backstrom 55.0%
Neutral zone
Backstrom 57.9%
Result
Nicklas Backstrom favored at 54.2%
54.2%
45.8%
Backstrom
Nash
No head-to-head faceoffs recorded
Situation Matchup
Situation
Backstrom
Nash
Edge
Even Strength
53.2% (77)
50.0% (4)
+3.2%
On even strength, Backstrom has a +3.2% edge.
Handedness & Splits
Handedness
Nash shoots right. Backstrom is 52.2% vs right-shot opponents (23).
Backstrom shoots left. Nash is 33.3% vs left-shot opponents (3).
By Period
Backstrom
Nash
P1
50.0%
50.0%
P3
55.0%
50.0%
Recent Form
Player
Last 50
Last 200
Career
Backstrom
50.0%▲
48.5%
52.4%
Nash
48.0%▼
49.5%
50.0%