Nicklas Backstrom vs Riley Sheahan

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

These two are closely matched in overall FO% (46.4% vs 47.0%).

Prediction Breakdown
Model XGBoost ML Model
Overall FO% (Bayesian) Backstrom 46.9% vs Sheahan 47.5% (-0.6%)
Offensive zone Backstrom 83.1%
Defensive zone Sheahan 81.1%
Neutral zone Sheahan 56.0%
Result Riley Sheahan favored at 51.3%
48.7%
51.3%
Backstrom Sheahan
No head-to-head faceoffs recorded

Situation Matchup

Situation
Backstrom
Sheahan
Edge
Even Strength
47.0% (541)
50.7% (357)
-3.7%
Power Play
47.4% (95)
50.0% (8)
-2.6%
Penalty Kill
15.4% (13)
40.2% (194)
-24.8%
On penalty kill, Sheahan has a +24.8% edge.

Handedness & Splits

Handedness
Sheahan shoots left. Backstrom is 49.6% vs left-shot opponents (405).
Backstrom shoots left. Sheahan is 44.6% vs left-shot opponents (350).
Home / Away
Backstrom
Sheahan
Home
48.5% (328)
44.8% (248)
Away
44.2% (321)
48.9% (311)
By Period
Backstrom
Sheahan
P1
44.8%
46.2%
P2
42.9%
50.5%
P3
50.9%
44.7%
OT
57.1%
0.0%
Final 5 min
47.1%
43.0%

Recent Form

Player
Last 50
Last 200
Career
Backstrom
50.0%
48.5%
46.4%
Sheahan
52.0%
49.0%
47.0%