Evgeny Kuznetsov vs Mikael Backlund
2023-24 · Faceoff Head-to-Head
Scouting Report
Mikael Backlund holds a +5.3% FO% edge overall.
Prediction Breakdown
Model
XGBoost ML Model
Overall FO% (Bayesian)
Kuznetsov 45.6% vs Backlund 50.3% (-5.3%)
H2H factor
Not applied (2 meetings, need 10+)
Offensive zone
Backlund 54.6%
Defensive zone
Backlund 88.4%
Neutral zone
Backlund 74.2%
Result
Mikael Backlund favored at 64.4%
35.6%
64.4%
Kuznetsov
Backlund
Head-to-Head Record
2
-
0
(2 meetings)
2
0
Kuznetsov
Backlund
Zone Breakdown
Offensive Zone
Edge: Kuznetsov
1
0
Kuznetsov
Backlund
1 total
Neutral Zone
Edge: Kuznetsov
1
0
Kuznetsov
Backlund
1 total
Situation Matchup
Situation
Kuznetsov
Backlund
Edge
Even Strength
44.4% (613)
51.0% (1,205)
-6.6%
Power Play
58.8% (68)
59.3% (108)
-0.5%
Penalty Kill
36.4% (66)
42.3% (234)
-5.9%
On even strength, Backlund has a +6.6% edge.
Handedness & Splits
Handedness
Backlund shoots left. Kuznetsov is 47.5% vs left-shot opponents (491).
Kuznetsov shoots left. Backlund is 48.4% vs left-shot opponents (1,012).
Home / Away
Kuznetsov
Backlund
Home
48.6% (370)
51.2% (782)
Away
41.4% (377)
49.4% (765)
By Period
Kuznetsov
Backlund
P1
44.3%
51.5%
P2
49.6%
49.8%
P3
41.4%
49.9%
OT
42.9%
37.5%
Final 5 min
41.1%
50.5%
Recent Form
Player
Last 50
Last 200
Career
Kuznetsov
46.0%▲
44.0%
45.0%
Backlund
52.0%▲
48.0%
50.3%
Recent Faceoffs
| Date | Period | Time | Zone | Winner |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 10, 2024 | 1 | 01:37 | Offensive | Evgeny Kuznetsov |
| Oct 16, 2023 | 3 | 17:14 | Neutral | Evgeny Kuznetsov |