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