Craig Smith vs Mikael Backlund — Faceoff Head-to-Head
Predicted Winner
Mikael Backlund
41.6% - 58.4%
All Seasons FO%
40.5%
Smith
H2H Record
7-9
16 meetings
All Seasons FO%
49.1%
Backlund
Stats Comparison
| Stat | Smith | Backlund |
|---|---|---|
| Shoots | R | L |
| Position | C | C |
| All Seasons Faceoffs | 1,231 | 16,944 |
| All Seasons FO% | 40.5% | 49.1% |
| vs Left Shooters | 39.0% (920) | 48.8% (10,786) |
| vs Right Shooters | 45.0% (311) | 49.6% (6,158) |
| Even Strength | 40.8% (1,023) | 49.7% (13,231) |
| Power Play | 39.4% (198) | 51.5% (1,323) |
| Penalty Kill | 44.4% (9) | 43.9% (2,385) |
| Home | 42.3% (556) | 49.8% (8,434) |
| Away | 39.1% (675) | 48.3% (8,510) |
Head-to-Head by Zone
Offensive Zone
4-1
5 faceoffs
Defensive Zone
0-6
6 faceoffs
Neutral Zone
3-2
5 faceoffs
Recent Faceoffs
| Date | Period | Time | Zone | Winner |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 31, 2019 | 1 | 16:39 | Offensive | Backlund |
| Oct 9, 2018 | 2 | 12:30 | Neutral | Smith |
| Feb 15, 2018 | 2 | 07:10 | Defensive | Backlund |
| Feb 21, 2017 | 2 | 13:57 | Defensive | Backlund |
| Jan 19, 2017 | 1 | 18:53 | Offensive | Smith |
| Mar 9, 2016 | 2 | 02:53 | Defensive | Backlund |
| Mar 29, 2015 | 3 | 15:08 | Offensive | Smith |
| Oct 14, 2014 | 2 | 00:10 | Neutral | Smith |
| Mar 15, 2013 | 3 | 03:15 | Neutral | Backlund |
| Mar 15, 2013 | 2 | 11:56 | Defensive | Backlund |
| Mar 15, 2013 | 1 | 04:39 | Defensive | Backlund |
| Jan 1, 2012 | 2 | 16:54 | Defensive | Backlund |
| Jan 1, 2012 | 1 | 12:52 | Offensive | Smith |
| Dec 13, 2011 | 1 | 02:24 | Offensive | Smith |
| Nov 29, 2011 | 2 | 16:14 | Neutral | Backlund |
| Nov 29, 2011 | 1 | 18:50 | Neutral | Smith |