David Perron vs Mikael Backlund

2024-25 · Faceoff Head-to-Head
Scouting Report

Mikael Backlund holds a +16.8% FO% edge overall.

Prediction Breakdown
Model XGBoost ML Model
Overall FO% (Bayesian) Perron 47.1% vs Backlund 48.5% (-16.8%)
Offensive zone Perron 69.9%
Defensive zone Backlund 83.9%
Neutral zone Backlund 57.2%
Result Mikael Backlund favored at 57.0%
43.0%
57.0%
Perron Backlund
No head-to-head faceoffs recorded

Situation Matchup

Situation
Perron
Backlund
Edge
Even Strength
31.6% (19)
50.4% (1,032)
-18.8%
On even strength, Backlund has a +18.8% edge.

Handedness & Splits

Handedness
Backlund shoots left. Perron is 40.0% vs left-shot opponents (15).
Perron shoots right. Backlund is 50.0% vs right-shot opponents (438).
Home / Away
Perron
Backlund
Home
16.7% (12)
48.7% (749)
Away
57.1% (7)
48.1% (703)
By Period
Perron
Backlund
P1
50.0%
50.4%
P2
16.7%
50.1%
P3
28.6%
45.8%
Final 5 min
66.7%
50.5%

Recent Form

Player
Last 50
Last 200
Career
Perron
38.0%
40.0%
31.6%
Backlund
52.0%
48.0%
48.4%