Nicklas Backstrom vs Tyler Johnson
2017-18 · Faceoff Head-to-Head
Scouting Report
Nicklas Backstrom holds a +1.1% FO% edge overall. Look for Backstrom on defensive-zone draws (67% H2H, 3 meetings). Backstrom wins 53.1% vs right-shot opponents — Johnson shoots right.
Prediction Breakdown
Model
XGBoost ML Model
Overall FO% (Bayesian)
Backstrom 51.1% vs Johnson 50.1% (+1.1%)
H2H factor
Not applied (5 meetings, need 10+)
Offensive zone
Backstrom 69.8%
Defensive zone
Backstrom 56.0%
Neutral zone
Backstrom 67.5%
Result
Nicklas Backstrom favored at 61.1%
61.1%
38.9%
Backstrom
Johnson
Head-to-Head Record
4
-
1
(5 meetings)
4
1
Backstrom
Johnson
Last 5: Backstrom 4-1 Johnson
Zone Breakdown
Offensive Zone
Edge: Backstrom
1
0
Backstrom
Johnson
1 total
Defensive Zone
Edge: Backstrom
2
1
Backstrom
Johnson
3 total
Neutral Zone
Edge: Backstrom
1
0
Backstrom
Johnson
1 total
Situation Matchup
Situation
Backstrom
Johnson
Edge
Even Strength
51.0% (1,104)
51.8% (548)
-0.8%
Power Play
54.5% (178)
51.7% (58)
+2.8%
Penalty Kill
47.2% (89)
40.7% (113)
+6.5%
On penalty kill, Backstrom has a +6.5% edge.
Handedness & Splits
Handedness
Johnson shoots right. Backstrom is 53.1% vs right-shot opponents (499).
Backstrom shoots left. Johnson is 49.6% vs left-shot opponents (502).
Home / Away
Backstrom
Johnson
Home
52.6% (705)
53.6% (371)
Away
49.7% (666)
46.3% (348)
By Period
Backstrom
Johnson
P1
51.1%
50.9%
P2
51.0%
50.2%
P3
51.4%
48.9%
OT
55.6%
55.6%
Final 5 min
53.2%
49.7%
Recent Form
Player
Last 50
Last 200
Career
Backstrom
50.0%▲
48.5%
51.2%
Johnson
42.0%▼
48.0%
50.1%
Recent Faceoffs
| Date | Period | Time | Zone | Winner |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nov 24, 2017 | 3 | 19:30 | Defensive | Nicklas Backstrom |
| Nov 24, 2017 | 1 | 13:27 | Offensive | Nicklas Backstrom |
| Nov 24, 2017 | 1 | 10:11 | Defensive | Tyler Johnson |
| Oct 9, 2017 | 3 | 10:46 | Neutral | Nicklas Backstrom |
| Oct 9, 2017 | 3 | 06:54 | Defensive | Nicklas Backstrom |