Evgeny Kuznetsov vs Mikael Backlund
2018-19 · Faceoff Head-to-Head
Scouting Report
Mikael Backlund holds a +10.9% FO% edge overall. Look for Backlund on defensive-zone draws (86% H2H, 7 meetings). Kuznetsov wins 38.7% vs left-shot opponents — Backlund shoots left.
Prediction Breakdown
Model
XGBoost ML Model
Overall FO% (Bayesian)
Kuznetsov 39.7% vs Backlund 49.6% (-10.9%)
H2H factor
Backlund leads 12-5 in 17 meetings
Offensive zone
Kuznetsov 77.2%
Defensive zone
Kuznetsov 89.6%
Neutral zone
Kuznetsov 87.5%
Result
Evgeny Kuznetsov favored at 86.5%
86.5%
13.5%
Kuznetsov
Backlund
Head-to-Head Record
5
-
12
(17 meetings)
5
12
Kuznetsov
Backlund
Last 10: Kuznetsov 2-8 Backlund
Zone Breakdown
Offensive Zone
Edge: Kuznetsov
2
1
Kuznetsov
Backlund
3 total
Defensive Zone
Edge: Backlund
1
6
Kuznetsov
Backlund
7 total
Neutral Zone
Edge: Backlund
2
5
Kuznetsov
Backlund
7 total
Situation Matchup
Situation
Kuznetsov
Backlund
Edge
Even Strength
39.0% (960)
49.2% (884)
-10.2%
Power Play
37.8% (45)
44.3% (61)
-6.5%
Penalty Kill
27.8% (18)
57.0% (86)
-29.2%
On penalty kill, Backlund has a +29.2% edge.
Handedness & Splits
Handedness
Backlund shoots left. Kuznetsov is 38.7% vs left-shot opponents (695).
Kuznetsov shoots left. Backlund is 50.8% vs left-shot opponents (654).
Home / Away
Kuznetsov
Backlund
Home
40.3% (533)
49.3% (531)
Away
36.9% (490)
49.8% (500)
By Period
Kuznetsov
Backlund
P1
37.8%
47.1%
P2
41.5%
53.7%
P3
36.4%
47.8%
OT
50.0%
40.0%
Final 5 min
31.8%
43.7%
Recent Form
Player
Last 50
Last 200
Career
Kuznetsov
46.0%▲
44.0%
38.7%
Backlund
52.0%▲
48.0%
49.6%
Recent Faceoffs
| Date | Period | Time | Zone | Winner |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Feb 1, 2019 | 3 | 14:43 | Neutral | Mikael Backlund |
| Feb 1, 2019 | 3 | 14:37 | Neutral | Mikael Backlund |
| Feb 1, 2019 | 3 | 12:01 | Neutral | Evgeny Kuznetsov |
| Feb 1, 2019 | 2 | 17:35 | Defensive | Mikael Backlund |
| Feb 1, 2019 | 2 | 00:29 | Defensive | Mikael Backlund |
| Feb 1, 2019 | 1 | 17:37 | Neutral | Evgeny Kuznetsov |
| Feb 1, 2019 | 1 | 11:13 | Defensive | Mikael Backlund |
| Feb 1, 2019 | 1 | 07:01 | Offensive | Mikael Backlund |
| Feb 1, 2019 | 1 | 06:44 | Defensive | Mikael Backlund |
| Feb 1, 2019 | 1 | 03:44 | Defensive | Mikael Backlund |
| Oct 27, 2018 | 3 | 18:33 | Neutral | Mikael Backlund |
| Oct 27, 2018 | 2 | 19:31 | Neutral | Mikael Backlund |
| Oct 27, 2018 | 1 | 17:15 | Defensive | Mikael Backlund |
| Oct 27, 2018 | 1 | 16:54 | Neutral | Mikael Backlund |
| Oct 27, 2018 | 1 | 09:10 | Offensive | Evgeny Kuznetsov |
| Oct 27, 2018 | 1 | 05:37 | Offensive | Evgeny Kuznetsov |
| Oct 27, 2018 | 1 | 02:06 | Defensive | Evgeny Kuznetsov |