Jack Studnicka vs Mikael Backlund
2025-26 · Faceoff Head-to-Head
Scouting Report
Mikael Backlund holds a +11.8% FO% edge overall. Studnicka wins 39.5% vs left-shot opponents — Backlund shoots left.
Prediction Breakdown
Model
XGBoost ML Model
Overall FO% (Bayesian)
Studnicka 45.6% vs Backlund 49.7% (-11.8%)
Offensive zone
Studnicka 78.5%
Defensive zone
Backlund 79.7%
Neutral zone
Backlund 54.8%
Result
Mikael Backlund favored at 52.0%
48.0%
52.0%
Studnicka
Backlund
No head-to-head faceoffs recorded
Situation Matchup
Situation
Studnicka
Backlund
Edge
Even Strength
39.6% (53)
50.1% (891)
-10.5%
Power Play
0.0% (2)
53.1% (64)
-53.1%
Penalty Kill
33.3% (3)
47.8% (278)
-14.5%
On power play, Backlund has a +53.1% edge.
Handedness & Splits
Handedness
Backlund shoots left. Studnicka is 39.5% vs left-shot opponents (38).
Studnicka shoots right. Backlund is 49.2% vs right-shot opponents (362).
Home / Away
Studnicka
Backlund
Home
46.4% (28)
48.1% (580)
Away
30.0% (30)
51.1% (653)
By Period
Studnicka
Backlund
P1
25.0%
45.1%
P2
52.2%
54.7%
P3
33.3%
49.0%
Final 5 min
38.5%
47.2%
Recent Form
Player
Last 50
Last 200
Career
Studnicka
40.0%▬
39.5%
37.9%
Backlund
52.0%▲
48.0%
49.7%