Joe Thornton vs Nicklas Backstrom — Faceoff Head-to-Head
Predicted Winner
Even Matchup
2016-17 FO%
50.9%
Thornton
H2H Record
1-4
5 meetings
2016-17 FO%
51.4%
Backstrom
Stats Comparison
| Stat | Thornton | Backstrom |
|---|---|---|
| Shoots | L | L |
| Position | C | C |
| 2016-17 Faceoffs | 737 | 1,333 |
| 2016-17 FO% | 50.9% | 51.4% |
| vs Left Shooters | 51.7% (414) | 52.1% (828) |
| vs Right Shooters | 49.8% (323) | 50.3% (505) |
| Even Strength | 49.8% (544) | 52.5% (1,108) |
| Power Play | 54.5% (178) | 52.4% (164) |
| Penalty Kill | 46.7% (15) | 27.9% (61) |
| Home | 54.9% (355) | 52.5% (642) |
| Away | 47.1% (382) | 50.4% (691) |
Head-to-Head by Zone
Offensive Zone
1-1
2 faceoffs
Defensive Zone
0-2
2 faceoffs
Neutral Zone
0-1
1 faceoffs
Recent Faceoffs
| Date | Period | Time | Zone | Winner |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 9, 2017 | 1 | 11:41 | Offensive | Backstrom |
| Mar 9, 2017 | 1 | 05:55 | Offensive | Thornton |
| Mar 9, 2017 | 1 | 00:00 | Neutral | Backstrom |
| Nov 8, 2016 | 2 | 19:35 | Defensive | Backstrom |
| Nov 8, 2016 | 1 | 14:09 | Defensive | Backstrom |