Nicklas Backstrom vs Ryan Poehling
2023-24 · Faceoff Head-to-Head
Scouting Report
Nicklas Backstrom holds a +3.3% FO% edge overall.
Prediction Breakdown
Model
XGBoost ML Model
Overall FO% (Bayesian)
Backstrom 51.1% vs Poehling 49.2% (+3.3%)
Offensive zone
Backstrom 57.7%
Defensive zone
Poehling 73.4%
Neutral zone
Backstrom 50.9%
Result
Ryan Poehling favored at 54.9%
45.1%
54.9%
Backstrom
Poehling
No head-to-head faceoffs recorded
Situation Matchup
Situation
Backstrom
Poehling
Edge
Even Strength
53.2% (77)
50.4% (752)
+2.8%
Power Play
50.0% (6)
37.0% (27)
+13.0%
Penalty Kill
0.0% (1)
45.3% (159)
-45.3%
On penalty kill, Poehling has a +45.3% edge.
Handedness & Splits
Handedness
Poehling shoots left. Backstrom is 52.5% vs left-shot opponents (61).
Backstrom shoots left. Poehling is 48.4% vs left-shot opponents (655).
Home / Away
Backstrom
Poehling
Home
54.5% (55)
51.2% (467)
Away
48.3% (29)
47.1% (471)
By Period
Backstrom
Poehling
P1
50.0%
54.6%
P2
52.9%
46.7%
P3
55.0%
46.7%
OT
50.0%
42.9%
Final 5 min
55.0%
47.0%
Recent Form
Player
Last 50
Last 200
Career
Backstrom
50.0%▲
48.5%
52.4%
Poehling
58.0%▲
48.5%
49.1%