Nicklas Backstrom vs Steven Stamkos
2019-20 · Faceoff Head-to-Head
Scouting Report
Steven Stamkos holds a +5.1% FO% edge overall. Look for Backstrom on defensive-zone draws (67% H2H, 6 meetings).
Prediction Breakdown
Model
XGBoost ML Model
Overall FO% (Bayesian)
Backstrom 49.3% vs Stamkos 53.8% (-5.1%)
H2H factor
Backstrom leads 6-4 in 10 meetings
Offensive zone
Stamkos 63.9%
Defensive zone
Stamkos 63.4%
Neutral zone
Stamkos 65.8%
Result
Steven Stamkos favored at 63.6%
36.4%
63.6%
Backstrom
Stamkos
Head-to-Head Record
6
-
4
(10 meetings)
6
4
Backstrom
Stamkos
Last 10: Backstrom 6-4 Stamkos
Zone Breakdown
Offensive Zone
Even
2
2
Backstrom
Stamkos
4 total
Defensive Zone
Edge: Backstrom
4
2
Backstrom
Stamkos
6 total
Situation Matchup
Situation
Backstrom
Stamkos
Edge
Even Strength
50.0% (854)
54.1% (460)
-4.1%
Power Play
44.6% (148)
64.2% (106)
-19.6%
Penalty Kill
50.0% (46)
45.3% (106)
+4.7%
On power play, Stamkos has a +19.6% edge.
Handedness & Splits
Handedness
Stamkos shoots right. Backstrom is 47.5% vs right-shot opponents (373).
Backstrom shoots left. Stamkos is 53.4% vs left-shot opponents (506).
Home / Away
Backstrom
Stamkos
Home
52.2% (506)
58.2% (328)
Away
46.5% (542)
50.6% (344)
By Period
Backstrom
Stamkos
P1
45.3%
57.5%
P2
46.9%
53.1%
P3
55.5%
52.7%
OT
50.0%
60.0%
Final 5 min
47.6%
55.4%
Recent Form
Player
Last 50
Last 200
Career
Backstrom
50.0%▲
48.5%
49.2%
Stamkos
54.0%▬
55.0%
54.3%
Recent Faceoffs
| Date | Period | Time | Zone | Winner |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dec 21, 2019 | 3 | 19:34 | Offensive | Steven Stamkos |
| Dec 21, 2019 | 3 | 18:25 | Defensive | Nicklas Backstrom |
| Dec 21, 2019 | 2 | 06:27 | Offensive | Nicklas Backstrom |
| Dec 21, 2019 | 1 | 10:22 | Defensive | Steven Stamkos |
| Dec 21, 2019 | 1 | 10:03 | Offensive | Steven Stamkos |
| Dec 14, 2019 | 3 | 03:00 | Defensive | Nicklas Backstrom |
| Dec 14, 2019 | 3 | 02:49 | Defensive | Nicklas Backstrom |
| Dec 14, 2019 | 2 | 08:12 | Offensive | Nicklas Backstrom |
| Dec 14, 2019 | 1 | 12:23 | Defensive | Steven Stamkos |
| Dec 14, 2019 | 1 | 10:09 | Defensive | Nicklas Backstrom |