Jack Studnicka vs Mikael Backlund
2023-24 · Faceoff Head-to-Head
Scouting Report
Mikael Backlund holds a +10.4% FO% edge overall. Studnicka wins 40.4% vs left-shot opponents — Backlund shoots left.
Prediction Breakdown
Model
XGBoost ML Model
Overall FO% (Bayesian)
Studnicka 43.9% vs Backlund 50.3% (-10.4%)
H2H factor
Not applied (5 meetings, need 10+)
Offensive zone
Studnicka 77.3%
Defensive zone
Studnicka 72.6%
Neutral zone
Studnicka 71.7%
Result
Jack Studnicka favored at 74.3%
74.3%
25.7%
Studnicka
Backlund
Head-to-Head Record
1
-
4
(5 meetings)
1
4
Studnicka
Backlund
Last 5: Studnicka 1-4 Backlund
Zone Breakdown
Offensive Zone
Even
1
1
Studnicka
Backlund
2 total
Defensive Zone
Edge: Backlund
0
2
Studnicka
Backlund
2 total
Neutral Zone
Edge: Backlund
0
1
Studnicka
Backlund
1 total
Situation Matchup
Situation
Studnicka
Backlund
Edge
Even Strength
39.1% (138)
51.0% (1,205)
-11.9%
Power Play
0.0% (3)
59.3% (108)
-59.3%
Penalty Kill
58.3% (12)
42.3% (234)
+16.0%
On power play, Backlund has a +59.3% edge.
Handedness & Splits
Handedness
Backlund shoots left. Studnicka is 40.4% vs left-shot opponents (114).
Studnicka shoots right. Backlund is 53.8% vs right-shot opponents (535).
Home / Away
Studnicka
Backlund
Home
46.2% (78)
51.2% (782)
Away
33.3% (75)
49.4% (765)
By Period
Studnicka
Backlund
P1
47.9%
51.5%
P2
29.1%
49.8%
P3
44.0%
49.9%
Final 5 min
29.7%
50.5%
Recent Form
Player
Last 50
Last 200
Career
Studnicka
40.0%▬
39.5%
39.9%
Backlund
52.0%▲
48.0%
50.3%
Recent Faceoffs
| Date | Period | Time | Zone | Winner |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 18, 2024 | 2 | 13:27 | Defensive | Mikael Backlund |
| Apr 9, 2024 | 3 | 17:38 | Offensive | Mikael Backlund |
| Apr 9, 2024 | 3 | 01:45 | Offensive | Jack Studnicka |
| Apr 9, 2024 | 2 | 01:31 | Defensive | Mikael Backlund |
| Apr 9, 2024 | 1 | 11:18 | Neutral | Mikael Backlund |