Alexander Burmistrov vs Mikael Backlund
2017-18 · Faceoff Head-to-Head
Scouting Report
Mikael Backlund holds a +1.9% FO% edge overall. Look for Burmistrov on neutral-zone draws (67% H2H, 3 meetings).
Prediction Breakdown
Model
XGBoost ML Model
Overall FO% (Bayesian)
Burmistrov 48.8% vs Backlund 50.0% (-1.9%)
H2H factor
Not applied (5 meetings, need 10+)
Offensive zone
Backlund 62.8%
Defensive zone
Backlund 70.1%
Neutral zone
Backlund 60.4%
Result
Mikael Backlund favored at 61.3%
38.7%
61.3%
Burmistrov
Backlund
Head-to-Head Record
4
-
1
(5 meetings)
4
1
Burmistrov
Backlund
Last 5: Burmistrov 4-1 Backlund
Zone Breakdown
Offensive Zone
Edge: Burmistrov
2
0
Burmistrov
Backlund
2 total
Neutral Zone
Edge: Burmistrov
2
1
Burmistrov
Backlund
3 total
Situation Matchup
Situation
Burmistrov
Backlund
Edge
Even Strength
46.9% (162)
51.1% (1,070)
-4.2%
Power Play
85.7% (7)
50.5% (91)
+35.2%
Penalty Kill
41.7% (12)
45.2% (248)
-3.5%
On power play, Burmistrov has a +35.2% edge.
Handedness & Splits
Handedness
Backlund shoots left. Burmistrov is 49.2% vs left-shot opponents (122).
Burmistrov shoots left. Backlund is 47.3% vs left-shot opponents (844).
Home / Away
Burmistrov
Backlund
Home
47.8% (115)
49.3% (702)
Away
48.5% (66)
50.7% (708)
By Period
Burmistrov
Backlund
P1
57.9%
46.3%
P2
41.5%
53.8%
P3
45.8%
49.9%
Final 5 min
47.7%
51.0%
Recent Form
Player
Last 50
Last 200
Career
Burmistrov
46.0%▼
48.0%
48.1%
Backlund
52.0%▲
48.0%
50.0%
Recent Faceoffs
| Date | Period | Time | Zone | Winner |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dec 17, 2017 | 3 | 12:38 | Offensive | Alexander Burmistrov |
| Dec 17, 2017 | 3 | 06:48 | Neutral | Mikael Backlund |
| Dec 17, 2017 | 1 | 04:27 | Neutral | Alexander Burmistrov |
| Oct 14, 2017 | 3 | 15:43 | Offensive | Alexander Burmistrov |
| Oct 14, 2017 | 3 | 10:14 | Neutral | Alexander Burmistrov |