Joe Thornton vs Mikael Backlund — Faceoff Head-to-Head
Predicted Winner
Joe Thornton
59.3% - 40.7%
2012-13 FO%
58.5%
Thornton
H2H Record
2-3
5 meetings
2012-13 FO%
47.7%
Backlund
Stats Comparison
| Stat | Thornton | Backlund |
|---|---|---|
| Shoots | L | L |
| Position | C | C |
| 2012-13 Faceoffs | 701 | 407 |
| 2012-13 FO% | 58.5% | 47.7% |
| vs Left Shooters | 57.7% (478) | 48.3% (286) |
| vs Right Shooters | 60.1% (223) | 46.3% (121) |
| Even Strength | 57.0% (540) | 47.3% (357) |
| Power Play | 64.0% (111) | 55.0% (40) |
| Penalty Kill | 62.0% (50) | 30.0% (10) |
| Home | 56.7% (353) | 45.0% (211) |
| Away | 60.3% (348) | 50.5% (196) |
Head-to-Head by Zone
Offensive Zone
0-2
2 faceoffs
Defensive Zone
2-1
3 faceoffs
Recent Faceoffs
| Date | Period | Time | Zone | Winner |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 5, 2013 | 3 | 15:07 | Defensive | Backlund |
| Jan 20, 2013 | 3 | 09:20 | Offensive | Backlund |
| Jan 20, 2013 | 2 | 19:36 | Defensive | Thornton |
| Jan 20, 2013 | 2 | 19:28 | Defensive | Thornton |
| Jan 20, 2013 | 2 | 05:35 | Offensive | Backlund |