Nicklas Backstrom vs Teddy Blueger
2023-24 · Faceoff Head-to-Head
Scouting Report
These two are closely matched in overall FO% (52.4% vs 53.1%).
Prediction Breakdown
Model
XGBoost ML Model
Overall FO% (Bayesian)
Backstrom 51.1% vs Blueger 52.8% (-0.7%)
Offensive zone
Backstrom 66.1%
Defensive zone
Blueger 76.7%
Neutral zone
Backstrom 52.3%
Result
Teddy Blueger favored at 52.7%
47.3%
52.7%
Backstrom
Blueger
No head-to-head faceoffs recorded
Situation Matchup
Situation
Backstrom
Blueger
Edge
Even Strength
53.2% (77)
54.2% (590)
-1.0%
Power Play
50.0% (6)
71.4% (14)
-21.4%
Penalty Kill
0.0% (1)
48.0% (177)
-48.0%
On penalty kill, Blueger has a +48.0% edge.
Handedness & Splits
Handedness
Blueger shoots left. Backstrom is 52.5% vs left-shot opponents (61).
Backstrom shoots left. Blueger is 50.5% vs left-shot opponents (548).
Home / Away
Backstrom
Blueger
Home
54.5% (55)
53.2% (378)
Away
48.3% (29)
53.1% (403)
By Period
Backstrom
Blueger
P1
50.0%
54.3%
P2
52.9%
56.7%
P3
55.0%
48.9%
OT
50.0%
25.0%
Final 5 min
55.0%
50.0%
Recent Form
Player
Last 50
Last 200
Career
Backstrom
50.0%▲
48.5%
52.4%
Blueger
58.0%▲
48.5%
53.1%