Scouting Report
Nicklas Backstrom holds a +2.0% FO% edge overall. Backstrom wins 41.0% vs right-shot opponents — Strome shoots right.
Prediction Breakdown
Model
XGBoost ML Model
Overall FO% (Bayesian)
Backstrom 46.9% vs Strome 45.0% (+2.0%)
H2H factor
Not applied (2 meetings, need 10+)
Offensive zone
Backstrom 55.1%
Defensive zone
Strome 59.1%
Neutral zone
Strome 50.8%
Result
Nicklas Backstrom favored at 55.1%
55.1%
44.9%
Backstrom
Strome
Head-to-Head Record
1
-
1
(2 meetings)
1
1
Backstrom
Strome
Zone Breakdown
Offensive Zone
Even
1
1
Backstrom
Strome
2 total
Situation Matchup
Situation
Backstrom
Strome
Edge
Even Strength
47.0% (541)
44.1% (749)
+2.9%
Power Play
47.4% (95)
46.2% (52)
+1.2%
Penalty Kill
15.4% (13)
52.9% (17)
-37.5%
On penalty kill, Strome has a +37.5% edge.
Handedness & Splits
Handedness
Strome shoots right. Backstrom is 41.0% vs right-shot opponents (244).
Backstrom shoots left. Strome is 46.2% vs left-shot opponents (561).
Home / Away
Backstrom
Strome
Home
48.5% (328)
45.1% (441)
Away
44.2% (321)
43.5% (377)
By Period
Backstrom
Strome
P1
44.8%
42.9%
P2
42.9%
44.4%
P3
50.9%
45.8%
OT
57.1%
50.0%
Final 5 min
47.1%
42.4%
Recent Form
Player
Last 50
Last 200
Career
Backstrom
50.0%▲
48.5%
46.4%
Strome
42.0%▼
44.0%
44.4%
Recent Faceoffs
| Date | Period | Time | Zone | Winner |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Feb 24, 2022 | 2 | 05:11 | Offensive | Nicklas Backstrom |
| Feb 24, 2022 | 1 | 16:24 | Offensive | Ryan Strome |