Scouting Report
Mikael Backlund holds a +8.8% FO% edge overall.
Prediction Breakdown
Model
XGBoost ML Model
Overall FO% (Bayesian)
Zucker 44.7% vs Backlund 48.5% (-8.8%)
Offensive zone
Zucker 84.8%
Defensive zone
Backlund 87.2%
Neutral zone
Backlund 54.5%
Result
Mikael Backlund favored at 52.3%
47.7%
52.3%
Zucker
Backlund
No head-to-head faceoffs recorded
Situation Matchup
Situation
Zucker
Backlund
Edge
Even Strength
33.3% (39)
50.4% (1,032)
-17.1%
Power Play
43.3% (67)
52.3% (107)
-9.0%
On even strength, Backlund has a +17.1% edge.
Handedness & Splits
Handedness
Backlund shoots left. Zucker is 50.0% vs left-shot opponents (58).
Zucker shoots left. Backlund is 47.7% vs left-shot opponents (1,014).
Home / Away
Zucker
Backlund
Home
40.4% (47)
48.7% (749)
Away
39.0% (59)
48.1% (703)
By Period
Zucker
Backlund
P1
48.4%
50.4%
P2
30.8%
50.1%
P3
42.9%
45.8%
OT
0.0%
30.8%
Final 5 min
31.8%
50.5%
Recent Form
Player
Last 50
Last 200
Career
Zucker
42.0%▲
37.0%
39.6%
Backlund
52.0%▲
48.0%
48.4%