Jaden Schwartz vs Mikael Backlund

2021-22 · Faceoff Head-to-Head
Scouting Report

Mikael Backlund holds a +1.9% FO% edge overall.

Prediction Breakdown
Model XGBoost ML Model
Overall FO% (Bayesian) Schwartz 49.6% vs Backlund 50.5% (-1.9%)
Offensive zone Schwartz 61.1%
Defensive zone Backlund 73.4%
Neutral zone Backlund 50.9%
Result Mikael Backlund favored at 54.4%
45.6%
54.4%
Schwartz Backlund
No head-to-head faceoffs recorded

Situation Matchup

Situation
Schwartz
Backlund
Edge
Even Strength
50.0% (32)
51.5% (983)
-1.5%
Power Play
50.0% (2)
49.4% (87)
+0.6%
Penalty Kill
0.0% (1)
45.3% (159)
-45.3%
On penalty kill, Backlund has a +45.3% edge.

Handedness & Splits

Handedness
Backlund shoots left. Schwartz is 47.6% vs left-shot opponents (21).
Schwartz shoots left. Backlund is 51.2% vs left-shot opponents (742).
Home / Away
Schwartz
Backlund
Home
42.1% (19)
51.6% (653)
Away
56.3% (16)
49.3% (576)
By Period
Schwartz
Backlund
P1
47.1%
50.0%
P2
45.5%
49.8%
P3
40.0%
51.7%
OT
100.0%
53.3%
Final 5 min
55.6%
50.7%

Recent Form

Player
Last 50
Last 200
Career
Schwartz
58.0%
53.5%
48.6%
Backlund
52.0%
48.0%
50.5%