Derick Brassard vs Mikael Backlund
2022-23 · Faceoff Head-to-Head
Scouting Report
These two are closely matched in overall FO% (50.0% vs 50.9%). Brassard wins 53.3% vs left-shot opponents — Backlund shoots left.
Prediction Breakdown
Model
XGBoost ML Model
Overall FO% (Bayesian)
Brassard 50.0% vs Backlund 50.8% (-0.9%)
H2H factor
Not applied (1 meetings, need 10+)
Offensive zone
Backlund 60.7%
Defensive zone
Backlund 51.4%
Neutral zone
Backlund 58.1%
Result
Mikael Backlund favored at 51.4%
48.6%
51.4%
Brassard
Backlund
Head-to-Head Record
1
-
0
(1 meetings)
1
0
Brassard
Backlund
Zone Breakdown
Defensive Zone
Edge: Brassard
1
0
Brassard
Backlund
1 total
Situation Matchup
Situation
Brassard
Backlund
Edge
Even Strength
49.6% (230)
51.9% (1,083)
-2.3%
Power Play
53.8% (26)
51.7% (120)
+2.1%
Penalty Kill
50.0% (30)
44.3% (183)
+5.7%
On penalty kill, Brassard has a +5.7% edge.
Handedness & Splits
Handedness
Backlund shoots left. Brassard is 53.3% vs left-shot opponents (167).
Brassard shoots left. Backlund is 52.2% vs left-shot opponents (824).
Home / Away
Brassard
Backlund
Home
51.7% (143)
51.9% (673)
Away
48.3% (143)
49.9% (713)
By Period
Brassard
Backlund
P1
46.4%
51.4%
P2
50.6%
50.5%
P3
53.9%
51.4%
Final 5 min
56.9%
50.2%
Recent Form
Player
Last 50
Last 200
Career
Brassard
42.0%▼
52.0%
50.0%
Backlund
52.0%▲
48.0%
50.9%
Recent Faceoffs
| Date | Period | Time | Zone | Winner |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Feb 13, 2023 | 3 | 02:14 | Defensive | Derick Brassard |