Nicklas Backstrom vs Sean Monahan
2023-24 · Faceoff Head-to-Head
Scouting Report
Sean Monahan holds a +2.5% FO% edge overall.
Prediction Breakdown
Model
XGBoost ML Model
Overall FO% (Bayesian)
Backstrom 51.1% vs Monahan 54.5% (-2.5%)
H2H factor
Not applied (2 meetings, need 10+)
Offensive zone
Monahan 52.5%
Defensive zone
Monahan 63.3%
Neutral zone
Backstrom 53.5%
Result
Sean Monahan favored at 54.9%
45.1%
54.9%
Backstrom
Monahan
Head-to-Head Record
1
-
1
(2 meetings)
1
1
Backstrom
Monahan
Zone Breakdown
Defensive Zone
Edge: Monahan
0
1
Backstrom
Monahan
1 total
Neutral Zone
Edge: Backstrom
1
0
Backstrom
Monahan
1 total
Situation Matchup
Situation
Backstrom
Monahan
Edge
Even Strength
53.2% (77)
57.1% (871)
-3.9%
Power Play
50.0% (6)
53.1% (262)
-3.1%
Penalty Kill
0.0% (1)
44.6% (139)
-44.6%
On penalty kill, Monahan has a +44.6% edge.
Handedness & Splits
Handedness
Monahan shoots left. Backstrom is 52.5% vs left-shot opponents (61).
Backstrom shoots left. Monahan is 55.9% vs left-shot opponents (753).
Home / Away
Backstrom
Monahan
Home
54.5% (55)
55.3% (644)
Away
48.3% (29)
54.5% (628)
By Period
Backstrom
Monahan
P1
50.0%
53.9%
P2
52.9%
55.3%
P3
55.0%
54.4%
OT
50.0%
76.5%
Final 5 min
55.0%
55.9%
Recent Form
Player
Last 50
Last 200
Career
Backstrom
50.0%▲
48.5%
52.4%
Monahan
54.0%▲
52.5%
54.9%
Recent Faceoffs
| Date | Period | Time | Zone | Winner |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 21, 2023 | 2 | 18:16 | Defensive | Sean Monahan |
| Oct 21, 2023 | 1 | 05:35 | Neutral | Nicklas Backstrom |