Nicklas Backstrom vs Sam Reinhart
2022-23 · Faceoff Head-to-Head
Scouting Report
These two are closely matched in overall FO% (50.4% vs 50.6%). Backstrom wins 44.8% vs right-shot opponents — Reinhart shoots right.
Prediction Breakdown
Model
XGBoost ML Model
Overall FO% (Bayesian)
Backstrom 50.3% vs Reinhart 50.5% (-0.2%)
H2H factor
Not applied (4 meetings, need 10+)
Offensive zone
Reinhart 54.1%
Defensive zone
Backstrom 56.0%
Neutral zone
Backstrom 56.4%
Result
Nicklas Backstrom favored at 51.1%
51.1%
48.9%
Backstrom
Reinhart
Head-to-Head Record
3
-
1
(4 meetings)
3
1
Backstrom
Reinhart
Zone Breakdown
Offensive Zone
Even
1
1
Backstrom
Reinhart
2 total
Neutral Zone
Edge: Backstrom
2
0
Backstrom
Reinhart
2 total
Situation Matchup
Situation
Backstrom
Reinhart
Edge
Even Strength
51.4% (473)
49.4% (259)
+2.0%
Power Play
39.5% (38)
54.4% (136)
-14.9%
Penalty Kill
33.3% (3)
47.9% (71)
-14.6%
On power play, Reinhart has a +14.9% edge.
Handedness & Splits
Handedness
Reinhart shoots right. Backstrom is 44.8% vs right-shot opponents (172).
Backstrom shoots left. Reinhart is 48.2% vs left-shot opponents (340).
Home / Away
Backstrom
Reinhart
Home
53.6% (278)
54.9% (235)
Away
46.6% (236)
46.3% (231)
By Period
Backstrom
Reinhart
P1
51.5%
52.3%
P2
56.0%
50.0%
P3
43.5%
50.0%
OT
50.0%
33.3%
Final 5 min
48.7%
56.3%
Recent Form
Player
Last 50
Last 200
Career
Backstrom
50.0%▲
48.5%
50.4%
Reinhart
40.0%▬
39.0%
50.6%
Recent Faceoffs
| Date | Period | Time | Zone | Winner |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 8, 2023 | 2 | 19:56 | Offensive | Sam Reinhart |
| Feb 16, 2023 | 2 | 17:03 | Neutral | Nicklas Backstrom |
| Feb 16, 2023 | 2 | 10:09 | Offensive | Nicklas Backstrom |
| Feb 16, 2023 | 2 | 07:26 | Neutral | Nicklas Backstrom |