Ivan Barbashev vs Mikael Backlund
2024-25 · Faceoff Head-to-Head
Scouting Report
Mikael Backlund holds a +12.0% FO% edge overall. Barbashev wins 45.5% vs left-shot opponents — Backlund shoots left.
Prediction Breakdown
Model
XGBoost ML Model
Overall FO% (Bayesian)
Barbashev 46.6% vs Backlund 48.5% (-12.0%)
H2H factor
Not applied (2 meetings, need 10+)
Offensive zone
Barbashev 74.7%
Defensive zone
Backlund 83.1%
Neutral zone
Barbashev 51.5%
Result
Mikael Backlund favored at 54.2%
45.8%
54.2%
Barbashev
Backlund
Head-to-Head Record
1
-
1
(2 meetings)
1
1
Barbashev
Backlund
Zone Breakdown
Offensive Zone
Edge: Barbashev
1
0
Barbashev
Backlund
1 total
Defensive Zone
Edge: Backlund
0
1
Barbashev
Backlund
1 total
Situation Matchup
Situation
Barbashev
Backlund
Edge
Even Strength
39.3% (28)
50.4% (1,032)
-11.1%
Power Play
20.0% (5)
52.3% (107)
-32.3%
On power play, Backlund has a +32.3% edge.
Handedness & Splits
Handedness
Backlund shoots left. Barbashev is 45.5% vs left-shot opponents (22).
Barbashev shoots left. Backlund is 47.7% vs left-shot opponents (1,014).
Home / Away
Barbashev
Backlund
Home
35.3% (17)
48.7% (749)
Away
37.5% (16)
48.1% (703)
By Period
Barbashev
Backlund
P1
14.3%
50.4%
P2
61.5%
50.1%
P3
33.3%
45.8%
Final 5 min
0.0%
50.5%
Recent Form
Player
Last 50
Last 200
Career
Barbashev
22.0%▼
35.0%
36.4%
Backlund
52.0%▲
48.0%
48.4%
Recent Faceoffs
| Date | Period | Time | Zone | Winner |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 28, 2024 | 3 | 10:12 | Offensive | Ivan Barbashev |
| Oct 28, 2024 | 1 | 10:25 | Defensive | Mikael Backlund |