Cutter Gauthier vs Mikael Backlund

2023-24 · Faceoff Head-to-Head
Scouting Report

Mikael Backlund holds a +50.3% FO% edge overall.

Prediction Breakdown
Model XGBoost ML Model
Overall FO% (Bayesian) Gauthier 49.5% vs Backlund 50.3% (-50.3%)
Offensive zone Gauthier 65.4%
Defensive zone Backlund 79.2%
Neutral zone Backlund 55.5%
Result Mikael Backlund favored at 56.4%
43.6%
56.4%
Gauthier Backlund
No head-to-head faceoffs recorded

Situation Matchup

Situation
Gauthier
Backlund
Edge
Even Strength
0.0% (1)
51.0% (1,205)
-51.0%
On even strength, Backlund has a +51.0% edge.

Handedness & Splits

Handedness
Gauthier shoots left. Backlund is 48.4% vs left-shot opponents (1,012).
By Period
Gauthier
Backlund
P3
0.0%
49.9%

Recent Form

Player
Last 50
Last 200
Career
Gauthier
44.0%
49.0%
0.0%
Backlund
52.0%
48.0%
50.3%