Nicklas Backstrom vs Tyler Johnson
2022-23 · Faceoff Head-to-Head
Scouting Report
These two are closely matched in overall FO% (50.4% vs 51.3%). Backstrom wins 44.8% vs right-shot opponents — Johnson shoots right.
Prediction Breakdown
Model
XGBoost ML Model
Overall FO% (Bayesian)
Backstrom 50.3% vs Johnson 50.7% (-0.9%)
H2H factor
Not applied (1 meetings, need 10+)
Offensive zone
Johnson 66.8%
Defensive zone
Backstrom 68.7%
Neutral zone
Backstrom 53.9%
Result
Tyler Johnson favored at 66.8%
33.2%
66.8%
Backstrom
Johnson
Head-to-Head Record
0
-
1
(1 meetings)
0
1
Backstrom
Johnson
Zone Breakdown
Offensive Zone
Edge: Johnson
0
1
Backstrom
Johnson
1 total
Situation Matchup
Situation
Backstrom
Johnson
Edge
Even Strength
51.4% (473)
47.4% (78)
+4.0%
Power Play
39.5% (38)
57.6% (33)
-18.1%
Penalty Kill
33.3% (3)
100.0% (2)
-66.7%
On penalty kill, Johnson has a +66.7% edge.
Handedness & Splits
Handedness
Johnson shoots right. Backstrom is 44.8% vs right-shot opponents (172).
Backstrom shoots left. Johnson is 50.0% vs left-shot opponents (76).
Home / Away
Backstrom
Johnson
Home
53.6% (278)
50.9% (57)
Away
46.6% (236)
51.8% (56)
By Period
Backstrom
Johnson
P1
51.5%
44.1%
P2
56.0%
59.4%
P3
43.5%
52.3%
OT
50.0%
33.3%
Final 5 min
48.7%
56.5%
Recent Form
Player
Last 50
Last 200
Career
Backstrom
50.0%▲
48.5%
50.4%
Johnson
42.0%▼
48.0%
51.3%
Recent Faceoffs
| Date | Period | Time | Zone | Winner |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 23, 2023 | 3 | 03:04 | Offensive | Tyler Johnson |