Joe Thornton vs Nicklas Backstrom — Faceoff Head-to-Head
Predicted Winner
Joe Thornton
53.6% - 46.4%
All Seasons FO%
54.3%
Thornton
H2H Record
21-22
43 meetings
All Seasons FO%
50.5%
Backstrom
Stats Comparison
| Stat | Thornton | Backstrom |
|---|---|---|
| Shoots | L | L |
| Position | C | C |
| All Seasons Faceoffs | 8,490 | 14,396 |
| All Seasons FO% | 54.3% | 50.5% |
| vs Left Shooters | 54.3% (5,220) | 51.8% (8,966) |
| vs Right Shooters | 54.4% (3,270) | 48.3% (5,430) |
| Even Strength | 53.5% (6,640) | 50.4% (11,581) |
| Power Play | 57.2% (1,387) | 52.3% (1,895) |
| Penalty Kill | 56.7% (427) | 47.0% (889) |
| Home | 55.8% (4,271) | 52.6% (7,223) |
| Away | 52.8% (4,219) | 48.4% (7,173) |
Head-to-Head by Zone
Offensive Zone
5-8
13 faceoffs
Defensive Zone
12-8
20 faceoffs
Neutral Zone
4-6
10 faceoffs
Recent Faceoffs
| Date | Period | Time | Zone | Winner |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 5, 2020 | 1 | 17:50 | Defensive | Thornton |
| Feb 14, 2019 | 3 | 00:34 | Defensive | Thornton |
| Feb 14, 2019 | 1 | 19:00 | Offensive | Backstrom |
| Jan 22, 2019 | 1 | 14:53 | Defensive | Thornton |
| Jan 22, 2019 | 1 | 12:35 | Offensive | Backstrom |
| Dec 4, 2017 | 2 | 16:05 | Defensive | Backstrom |
| 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 |
| Feb 11, 2015 | 3 | 18:51 | Defensive | Backstrom |
| Oct 14, 2014 | 3 | 14:14 | Neutral | Backstrom |
| Oct 14, 2014 | 3 | 00:00 | Neutral | Backstrom |
| Oct 14, 2014 | 2 | 14:13 | Defensive | Thornton |
| Mar 22, 2014 | OT | 03:31 | Defensive | Thornton |
| Mar 22, 2014 | OT | 03:26 | Offensive | Backstrom |
| Mar 22, 2014 | 1 | 04:11 | Offensive | Backstrom |
| Jan 14, 2014 | OT | 02:47 | Defensive | Backstrom |
| Jan 14, 2014 | 3 | 15:25 | Offensive | Backstrom |