Jack Studnicka vs Mikael Backlund
2022-23 · Faceoff Head-to-Head
Scouting Report
Mikael Backlund holds a +3.1% FO% edge overall.
Prediction Breakdown
Model
XGBoost ML Model
Overall FO% (Bayesian)
Studnicka 48.7% vs Backlund 50.8% (-3.1%)
H2H factor
Not applied (4 meetings, need 10+)
Offensive zone
Backlund 65.8%
Defensive zone
Backlund 64.6%
Neutral zone
Backlund 71.1%
Result
Mikael Backlund favored at 66.8%
33.2%
66.8%
Studnicka
Backlund
Head-to-Head Record
3
-
1
(4 meetings)
3
1
Studnicka
Backlund
Zone Breakdown
Offensive Zone
Edge: Studnicka
2
0
Studnicka
Backlund
2 total
Defensive Zone
Edge: Studnicka
1
0
Studnicka
Backlund
1 total
Neutral Zone
Edge: Backlund
0
1
Studnicka
Backlund
1 total
Situation Matchup
Situation
Studnicka
Backlund
Edge
Even Strength
48.0% (150)
51.9% (1,083)
-3.9%
Power Play
33.3% (6)
51.7% (120)
-18.4%
Penalty Kill
60.0% (5)
44.3% (183)
+15.7%
On power play, Backlund has a +18.4% edge.
Handedness & Splits
Handedness
Backlund shoots left. Studnicka is 47.1% vs left-shot opponents (119).
Studnicka shoots right. Backlund is 48.9% vs right-shot opponents (562).
Home / Away
Studnicka
Backlund
Home
49.3% (71)
51.9% (673)
Away
46.7% (90)
49.9% (713)
By Period
Studnicka
Backlund
P1
38.1%
51.4%
P2
55.6%
50.5%
P3
52.8%
51.4%
Final 5 min
34.1%
50.2%
Recent Form
Player
Last 50
Last 200
Career
Studnicka
40.0%▬
39.5%
47.8%
Backlund
52.0%▲
48.0%
50.9%
Recent Faceoffs
| Date | Period | Time | Zone | Winner |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 8, 2023 | 3 | 07:29 | Offensive | Jack Studnicka |
| Apr 8, 2023 | 1 | 05:02 | Neutral | Mikael Backlund |
| Dec 31, 2022 | 3 | 11:26 | Offensive | Jack Studnicka |
| Dec 31, 2022 | 1 | 06:07 | Defensive | Jack Studnicka |