Nicklas Backstrom vs Sidney Crosby
2023-24 · Faceoff Head-to-Head
Scouting Report
Sidney Crosby holds a +5.8% FO% edge overall.
Prediction Breakdown
Model
XGBoost ML Model
Overall FO% (Bayesian)
Backstrom 51.1% vs Crosby 57.8% (-5.8%)
H2H factor
Not applied (4 meetings, need 10+)
Offensive zone
Crosby 91.1%
Defensive zone
Crosby 77.1%
Neutral zone
Crosby 71.2%
Result
Sidney Crosby favored at 77.6%
22.4%
77.6%
Backstrom
Crosby
Head-to-Head Record
3
-
1
(4 meetings)
3
1
Backstrom
Crosby
Zone Breakdown
Offensive Zone
Edge: Backstrom
1
0
Backstrom
Crosby
1 total
Defensive Zone
Edge: Crosby
0
1
Backstrom
Crosby
1 total
Neutral Zone
Edge: Backstrom
2
0
Backstrom
Crosby
2 total
Situation Matchup
Situation
Backstrom
Crosby
Edge
Even Strength
53.2% (77)
57.8% (1,437)
-4.6%
Power Play
50.0% (6)
60.9% (381)
-10.9%
Penalty Kill
0.0% (1)
50.0% (54)
-50.0%
On penalty kill, Crosby has a +50.0% edge.
Handedness & Splits
Handedness
Crosby shoots left. Backstrom is 52.5% vs left-shot opponents (61).
Backstrom shoots left. Crosby is 57.6% vs left-shot opponents (1,257).
Home / Away
Backstrom
Crosby
Home
54.5% (55)
59.2% (985)
Away
48.3% (29)
57.2% (887)
By Period
Backstrom
Crosby
P1
50.0%
57.3%
P2
52.9%
59.5%
P3
55.0%
58.5%
OT
50.0%
40.0%
Final 5 min
55.0%
59.7%
Recent Form
Player
Last 50
Last 200
Career
Backstrom
50.0%▲
48.5%
52.4%
Crosby
64.0%▲
54.5%
58.2%
Recent Faceoffs
| Date | Period | Time | Zone | Winner |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 13, 2023 | 2 | 08:31 | Offensive | Nicklas Backstrom |
| Oct 13, 2023 | 2 | 00:00 | Neutral | Nicklas Backstrom |
| Oct 13, 2023 | 1 | 10:30 | Defensive | Sidney Crosby |
| Oct 13, 2023 | 1 | 00:00 | Neutral | Nicklas Backstrom |