Nicklas Backstrom vs Steven Stamkos
2017-18 · Faceoff Head-to-Head
Scouting Report
Steven Stamkos holds a +1.0% FO% edge overall. Look for Backstrom on neutral-zone draws (83% H2H, 6 meetings). Backstrom wins 53.1% vs right-shot opponents — Stamkos shoots right.
Prediction Breakdown
Model
XGBoost ML Model
Overall FO% (Bayesian)
Backstrom 51.1% vs Stamkos 52.0% (-1.0%)
H2H factor
Backstrom leads 9-4 in 13 meetings
Offensive zone
Stamkos 61.4%
Defensive zone
Stamkos 55.0%
Neutral zone
Stamkos 55.0%
Result
Steven Stamkos favored at 56.0%
44.0%
56.0%
Backstrom
Stamkos
Head-to-Head Record
9
-
4
(13 meetings)
9
4
Backstrom
Stamkos
Last 10: Backstrom 6-4 Stamkos
Zone Breakdown
Offensive Zone
Even
1
1
Backstrom
Stamkos
2 total
Defensive Zone
Edge: Backstrom
3
2
Backstrom
Stamkos
5 total
Neutral Zone
Edge: Backstrom
5
1
Backstrom
Stamkos
6 total
Situation Matchup
Situation
Backstrom
Stamkos
Edge
Even Strength
51.0% (1,104)
51.4% (725)
-0.4%
Power Play
54.5% (178)
53.7% (123)
+0.8%
Penalty Kill
47.2% (89)
61.4% (44)
-14.2%
On penalty kill, Stamkos has a +14.2% edge.
Handedness & Splits
Handedness
Stamkos shoots right. Backstrom is 53.1% vs right-shot opponents (499).
Backstrom shoots left. Stamkos is 53.0% vs left-shot opponents (608).
Home / Away
Backstrom
Stamkos
Home
52.6% (705)
53.3% (426)
Away
49.7% (666)
51.3% (466)
By Period
Backstrom
Stamkos
P1
51.1%
56.6%
P2
51.0%
48.2%
P3
51.4%
52.7%
OT
55.6%
42.9%
Final 5 min
53.2%
50.5%
Recent Form
Player
Last 50
Last 200
Career
Backstrom
50.0%▲
48.5%
51.2%
Stamkos
54.0%▬
55.0%
52.2%
Recent Faceoffs
| Date | Period | Time | Zone | Winner |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Feb 20, 2018 | 3 | 19:35 | Offensive | Nicklas Backstrom |
| Feb 20, 2018 | 3 | 05:04 | Defensive | Steven Stamkos |
| Feb 20, 2018 | 2 | 18:04 | Defensive | Steven Stamkos |
| Feb 20, 2018 | 1 | 13:18 | Neutral | Nicklas Backstrom |
| Nov 24, 2017 | 2 | 16:50 | Defensive | Nicklas Backstrom |
| Nov 24, 2017 | 2 | 03:20 | Neutral | Nicklas Backstrom |
| Nov 24, 2017 | 1 | 09:45 | Neutral | Nicklas Backstrom |
| Oct 9, 2017 | 3 | 19:53 | Offensive | Steven Stamkos |
| Oct 9, 2017 | 2 | 18:53 | Neutral | Nicklas Backstrom |
| Oct 9, 2017 | 2 | 16:37 | Neutral | Steven Stamkos |
| Oct 9, 2017 | 2 | 00:00 | Neutral | Nicklas Backstrom |
| Oct 9, 2017 | 1 | 19:50 | Defensive | Nicklas Backstrom |
| Oct 9, 2017 | 1 | 11:25 | Defensive | Nicklas Backstrom |