Nicklas Backstrom vs Sean Couturier
2023-24 · Faceoff Head-to-Head
Scouting Report
Sean Couturier holds a +1.1% FO% edge overall.
Prediction Breakdown
Model
XGBoost ML Model
Overall FO% (Bayesian)
Backstrom 51.1% vs Couturier 53.2% (-1.1%)
Offensive zone
Couturier 54.5%
Defensive zone
Couturier 61.7%
Neutral zone
Backstrom 51.2%
Result
Sean Couturier favored at 55.0%
45.0%
55.0%
Backstrom
Couturier
No head-to-head faceoffs recorded
Situation Matchup
Situation
Backstrom
Couturier
Edge
Even Strength
53.2% (77)
53.8% (1,003)
-0.6%
Power Play
50.0% (6)
56.4% (202)
-6.4%
Penalty Kill
0.0% (1)
42.7% (89)
-42.7%
On penalty kill, Couturier has a +42.7% edge.
Handedness & Splits
Handedness
Couturier shoots left. Backstrom is 52.5% vs left-shot opponents (61).
Backstrom shoots left. Couturier is 52.0% vs left-shot opponents (823).
Home / Away
Backstrom
Couturier
Home
54.5% (55)
54.4% (680)
Away
48.3% (29)
52.4% (614)
By Period
Backstrom
Couturier
P1
50.0%
56.3%
P2
52.9%
51.8%
P3
55.0%
52.2%
OT
50.0%
60.9%
Final 5 min
55.0%
52.3%
Recent Form
Player
Last 50
Last 200
Career
Backstrom
50.0%▲
48.5%
52.4%
Couturier
52.0%▬
51.0%
53.5%