Scouting Report
These two are closely matched in overall FO% (49.7% vs 50.5%).
Prediction Breakdown
Model
XGBoost ML Model
Overall FO% (Bayesian)
Tierney 49.8% vs Backlund 50.5% (-0.8%)
H2H factor
Not applied (1 meetings, need 10+)
Offensive zone
Backlund 52.8%
Defensive zone
Backlund 52.6%
Neutral zone
Backlund 50.3%
Result
Mikael Backlund favored at 52.6%
47.4%
52.6%
Tierney
Backlund
Head-to-Head Record
0
-
1
(1 meetings)
0
1
Tierney
Backlund
Zone Breakdown
Defensive Zone
Edge: Backlund
0
1
Tierney
Backlund
1 total
Situation Matchup
Situation
Tierney
Backlund
Edge
Even Strength
50.4% (454)
51.5% (983)
-1.1%
Power Play
48.3% (58)
49.4% (87)
-1.1%
Penalty Kill
36.8% (19)
45.3% (159)
-8.5%
On penalty kill, Backlund has a +8.5% edge.
Handedness & Splits
Handedness
Backlund shoots left. Tierney is 49.8% vs left-shot opponents (315).
Tierney shoots left. Backlund is 51.2% vs left-shot opponents (742).
Home / Away
Tierney
Backlund
Home
53.3% (289)
51.6% (653)
Away
45.5% (242)
49.3% (576)
By Period
Tierney
Backlund
P1
50.9%
50.0%
P2
46.7%
49.8%
P3
52.1%
51.7%
Final 5 min
44.6%
50.7%
Recent Form
Player
Last 50
Last 200
Career
Tierney
60.0%▲
56.5%
49.7%
Backlund
52.0%▲
48.0%
50.5%
Recent Faceoffs
| Date | Period | Time | Zone | Winner |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nov 14, 2021 | 1 | 08:13 | Defensive | Mikael Backlund |