Brayden Schenn vs Mikael Backlund
2021-22 · Faceoff Head-to-Head
Scouting Report
Mikael Backlund holds a +1.4% FO% edge overall. Schenn wins 46.1% vs left-shot opponents — Backlund shoots left.
Prediction Breakdown
Model
XGBoost ML Model
Overall FO% (Bayesian)
Schenn 49.2% vs Backlund 50.5% (-1.4%)
H2H factor
Not applied (4 meetings, need 10+)
Offensive zone
Backlund 58.8%
Defensive zone
Backlund 59.9%
Neutral zone
Backlund 59.9%
Result
Mikael Backlund favored at 59.4%
40.6%
59.4%
Schenn
Backlund
Head-to-Head Record
3
-
1
(4 meetings)
3
1
Schenn
Backlund
Zone Breakdown
Offensive Zone
Even
1
1
Schenn
Backlund
2 total
Defensive Zone
Edge: Schenn
1
0
Schenn
Backlund
1 total
Neutral Zone
Edge: Schenn
1
0
Schenn
Backlund
1 total
Situation Matchup
Situation
Schenn
Backlund
Edge
Even Strength
48.7% (542)
51.5% (983)
-2.8%
Power Play
70.6% (17)
49.4% (87)
+21.2%
Penalty Kill
40.0% (20)
45.3% (159)
-5.3%
On power play, Schenn has a +21.2% edge.
Handedness & Splits
Handedness
Backlund shoots left. Schenn is 46.1% vs left-shot opponents (371).
Schenn shoots left. Backlund is 51.2% vs left-shot opponents (742).
Home / Away
Schenn
Backlund
Home
49.0% (286)
51.6% (653)
Away
49.1% (293)
49.3% (576)
By Period
Schenn
Backlund
P1
47.7%
50.0%
P2
48.7%
49.8%
P3
51.4%
51.7%
OT
25.0%
53.3%
Final 5 min
46.4%
50.7%
Recent Form
Player
Last 50
Last 200
Career
Schenn
48.0%▼
52.5%
49.1%
Backlund
52.0%▲
48.0%
50.5%
Recent Faceoffs
| Date | Period | Time | Zone | Winner |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 2, 2022 | 3 | 14:50 | Offensive | Mikael Backlund |
| Apr 2, 2022 | 3 | 01:19 | Offensive | Brayden Schenn |
| Apr 2, 2022 | 2 | 13:35 | Neutral | Brayden Schenn |
| Apr 2, 2022 | 2 | 07:22 | Defensive | Brayden Schenn |