Who wins more faceoffs, Aleksander Barkov or Mikael Backlund?

Aleksander Barkov leads the head-to-head 7-3 across 10 faceoffs.

What is Aleksander Barkov's faceoff record against Mikael Backlund?

Aleksander Barkov is 7-3 against Mikael Backlund in head-to-head faceoffs. Zone breakdown: Offensive 2-0, Defensive 3-1, Neutral 2-2.

Who is predicted to win the next faceoff, Aleksander Barkov or Mikael Backlund?

Aleksander Barkov is the predicted winner with a 57.7% win probability based on historical stats and XGBoost ML analysis.

Aleksander Barkov vs Mikael Backlund

Aleksander BarkovL vs Mikael BacklundL

2022-23 · Faceoff Head-to-Head

2025-26 2024-25 2023-24 2022-23 2021-22 All Seasons

Scouting Report

Aleksander Barkov holds a +4.0% FO% edge overall. Look for Barkov on defensive-zone draws (75% H2H, 4 meetings). Barkov wins 54.3% vs left-shot opponents — Backlund shoots left.

Prediction Breakdown

Model XGBoost ML Model

Overall FO% (Bayesian) Barkov 54.5% vs Backlund 50.8% (+4.0%)

H2H factor Barkov leads 7-3 in 10 meetings

Offensive zone Barkov 69.2%

Defensive zone Barkov 59.3%

Neutral zone Barkov 50.3%

Result Aleksander Barkov favored at 57.7%

57.7%

42.3%

Barkov Backlund

Head-to-Head Record

7 - 3 (10 meetings)

Barkov Backlund

Last 10: Barkov 7-3 Backlund

Zone Breakdown

Offensive Zone

Edge: Barkov

Barkov Backlund

2 total

Defensive Zone

Edge: Barkov

Barkov Backlund

4 total

Neutral Zone

Even

Barkov Backlund

4 total

Situation Matchup

Situation

Barkov

Backlund

Edge

Even Strength

53.1% (863)

51.9% (1,083)

+1.2%

Power Play

63.4% (276)

51.7% (120)

+11.7%

Penalty Kill

50.8% (193)

44.3% (183)

+6.5%

On power play, Barkov has a +11.7% edge.

Handedness & Splits

Handedness

Backlund shoots left. Barkov is 54.3% vs left-shot opponents (844).

Barkov shoots left. Backlund is 52.2% vs left-shot opponents (824).

Home / Away

Barkov

Backlund

Home

58.1% (627)

51.9% (673)

Away

52.1% (705)

49.9% (713)

By Period

Barkov

Backlund

53.3%

51.4%

55.0%

50.5%

56.0%

51.4%

60.9%

35.0%

Final 5 min

55.5%

50.2%

Recent Form

Player

Last 50

Last 200

Career

Barkov

44.0%▼

47.5%

54.9%

Backlund

52.0%▲

48.0%

50.9%

Recent Faceoffs

Date	Period	Time	Zone	Winner
Nov 19, 2022	OT	04:20	Defensive	Aleksander Barkov
Nov 19, 2022	OT	03:05	Offensive	Aleksander Barkov
Nov 19, 2022	3	19:31	Defensive	Mikael Backlund
Nov 19, 2022	3	12:38	Offensive	Aleksander Barkov
Nov 19, 2022	3	02:55	Defensive	Aleksander Barkov
Nov 19, 2022	3	00:11	Defensive	Aleksander Barkov
Nov 19, 2022	3	00:00	Neutral	Mikael Backlund
Nov 19, 2022	2	15:03	Neutral	Mikael Backlund
Nov 19, 2022	2	13:39	Neutral	Aleksander Barkov
Nov 19, 2022	2	00:00	Neutral	Aleksander Barkov

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