Gabriel Vilardi vs Mikael Backlund
2023-24 · Faceoff Head-to-Head
Scouting Report
Mikael Backlund holds a +4.5% FO% edge overall. Vilardi wins 43.2% vs left-shot opponents — Backlund shoots left.
Prediction Breakdown
Model
XGBoost ML Model
Overall FO% (Bayesian)
Vilardi 48.4% vs Backlund 50.3% (-4.5%)
Offensive zone
Vilardi 75.2%
Defensive zone
Backlund 81.0%
Neutral zone
Backlund 54.2%
Result
Mikael Backlund favored at 53.3%
46.7%
53.3%
Vilardi
Backlund
No head-to-head faceoffs recorded
Situation Matchup
Situation
Vilardi
Backlund
Edge
Even Strength
56.1% (41)
51.0% (1,205)
+5.1%
Power Play
22.2% (18)
59.3% (108)
-37.1%
On power play, Backlund has a +37.1% edge.
Handedness & Splits
Handedness
Backlund shoots left. Vilardi is 43.2% vs left-shot opponents (44).
Vilardi shoots right. Backlund is 53.8% vs right-shot opponents (535).
Home / Away
Vilardi
Backlund
Home
46.9% (32)
51.2% (782)
Away
44.4% (27)
49.4% (765)
By Period
Vilardi
Backlund
P1
57.1%
51.5%
P2
40.0%
49.8%
P3
38.5%
49.9%
Final 5 min
46.7%
50.5%
Recent Form
Player
Last 50
Last 200
Career
Vilardi
40.0%▼
43.5%
45.8%
Backlund
52.0%▲
48.0%
50.3%