Scouting Report
These two are closely matched in overall FO% (50.0% vs 49.7%).
Prediction Breakdown
Model
XGBoost ML Model
Overall FO% (Bayesian)
McCann 50.0% vs Backlund 49.7% (+0.3%)
Offensive zone
McCann 75.9%
Defensive zone
Backlund 83.0%
Neutral zone
Backlund 55.8%
Result
Mikael Backlund favored at 54.3%
45.7%
54.3%
McCann
Backlund
No head-to-head faceoffs recorded
Situation Matchup
Situation
McCann
Backlund
Edge
Even Strength
44.4% (18)
50.1% (891)
-5.7%
Power Play
100.0% (2)
53.1% (64)
+46.9%
On power play, McCann has a +46.9% edge.
Handedness & Splits
Handedness
Backlund shoots left. McCann is 53.8% vs left-shot opponents (13).
McCann shoots left. Backlund is 49.9% vs left-shot opponents (871).
Home / Away
McCann
Backlund
Home
53.8% (13)
48.1% (580)
Away
42.9% (7)
51.1% (653)
By Period
McCann
Backlund
P1
50.0%
45.1%
P2
33.3%
54.7%
P3
75.0%
49.0%
OT
0.0%
46.2%
Final 5 min
50.0%
47.2%
Recent Form
Player
Last 50
Last 200
Career
McCann
46.0%▬
45.0%
50.0%
Backlund
52.0%▲
48.0%
49.7%