Nicklas Backstrom vs Teddy Blueger
2022-23 · Faceoff Head-to-Head
Scouting Report
Teddy Blueger holds a +1.6% FO% edge overall. Backstrom wins 53.2% vs left-shot opponents — Blueger shoots left.
Prediction Breakdown
Model
XGBoost ML Model
Overall FO% (Bayesian)
Backstrom 50.3% vs Blueger 51.7% (-1.6%)
H2H factor
Not applied (1 meetings, need 10+)
Offensive zone
Backstrom 87.2%
Defensive zone
Blueger 75.7%
Neutral zone
Backstrom 56.4%
Result
Teddy Blueger favored at 75.7%
24.3%
75.7%
Backstrom
Blueger
Head-to-Head Record
0
-
1
(1 meetings)
0
1
Backstrom
Blueger
Zone Breakdown
Defensive Zone
Edge: Blueger
0
1
Backstrom
Blueger
1 total
Situation Matchup
Situation
Backstrom
Blueger
Edge
Even Strength
51.4% (473)
54.1% (425)
-2.7%
Power Play
39.5% (38)
100.0% (6)
-60.5%
Penalty Kill
33.3% (3)
43.8% (144)
-10.5%
On power play, Blueger has a +60.5% edge.
Handedness & Splits
Handedness
Blueger shoots left. Backstrom is 53.2% vs left-shot opponents (342).
Backstrom shoots left. Blueger is 52.1% vs left-shot opponents (413).
Home / Away
Backstrom
Blueger
Home
53.6% (278)
52.5% (282)
Away
46.6% (236)
51.5% (293)
By Period
Backstrom
Blueger
P1
51.5%
49.2%
P2
56.0%
57.2%
P3
43.5%
50.8%
OT
50.0%
0.0%
Final 5 min
48.7%
52.0%
Recent Form
Player
Last 50
Last 200
Career
Backstrom
50.0%▲
48.5%
50.4%
Blueger
58.0%▲
48.5%
52.0%
Recent Faceoffs
| Date | Period | Time | Zone | Winner |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 26, 2023 | 2 | 01:52 | Defensive | Teddy Blueger |