Evan Rodrigues vs Mikael Backlund
2023-24 · Faceoff Head-to-Head
Scouting Report
These two are closely matched in overall FO% (50.0% vs 50.3%). Rodrigues wins 46.8% vs left-shot opponents — Backlund shoots left.
Prediction Breakdown
Model
XGBoost ML Model
Overall FO% (Bayesian)
Rodrigues 50.0% vs Backlund 50.3% (-0.3%)
H2H factor
Not applied (2 meetings, need 10+)
Offensive zone
Rodrigues 73.2%
Defensive zone
Backlund 82.1%
Neutral zone
Backlund 61.5%
Result
Evan Rodrigues favored at 73.2%
73.2%
26.8%
Rodrigues
Backlund
Head-to-Head Record
2
-
0
(2 meetings)
2
0
Rodrigues
Backlund
Zone Breakdown
Offensive Zone
Edge: Rodrigues
2
0
Rodrigues
Backlund
2 total
Situation Matchup
Situation
Rodrigues
Backlund
Edge
Even Strength
51.2% (41)
51.0% (1,205)
+0.2%
Power Play
46.7% (15)
59.3% (108)
-12.6%
Penalty Kill
50.0% (2)
42.3% (234)
+7.7%
On power play, Backlund has a +12.6% edge.
Handedness & Splits
Handedness
Backlund shoots left. Rodrigues is 46.8% vs left-shot opponents (47).
Rodrigues shoots right. Backlund is 53.8% vs right-shot opponents (535).
Home / Away
Rodrigues
Backlund
Home
45.8% (24)
51.2% (782)
Away
52.9% (34)
49.4% (765)
By Period
Rodrigues
Backlund
P1
38.1%
51.5%
P2
52.6%
49.8%
P3
61.1%
49.9%
Final 5 min
33.3%
50.5%
Recent Form
Player
Last 50
Last 200
Career
Rodrigues
42.0%▼
50.0%
50.0%
Backlund
52.0%▲
48.0%
50.3%
Recent Faceoffs
| Date | Period | Time | Zone | Winner |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dec 18, 2023 | 3 | 13:06 | Offensive | Evan Rodrigues |
| Dec 18, 2023 | 3 | 04:24 | Offensive | Evan Rodrigues |