Joe Thornton vs Mikael Backlund — Faceoff Head-to-Head
Predicted Winner
Even Matchup
2017-18 FO%
52.0%
Thornton
H2H Record
6-2
8 meetings
2017-18 FO%
50.0%
Backlund
Stats Comparison
| Stat | Thornton | Backlund |
|---|---|---|
| Shoots | L | L |
| Position | C | C |
| 2017-18 Faceoffs | 440 | 1,410 |
| 2017-18 FO% | 52.0% | 50.0% |
Head-to-Head by Zone
Offensive Zone
2-1
3 faceoffs
Defensive Zone
1-0
1 faceoffs
Neutral Zone
3-1
4 faceoffs
Recent Faceoffs
| Date | Period | Time | Zone | Winner |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dec 28, 2017 | 2 | 16:30 | Neutral | Thornton |
| Dec 28, 2017 | 1 | 06:22 | Offensive | Thornton |
| Dec 28, 2017 | 1 | 03:21 | Offensive | Thornton |
| Dec 14, 2017 | 3 | 17:12 | Neutral | Backlund |
| Dec 14, 2017 | 2 | 10:33 | Neutral | Thornton |
| Dec 14, 2017 | 2 | 06:31 | Defensive | Thornton |
| Dec 14, 2017 | 2 | 06:17 | Offensive | Backlund |
| Dec 14, 2017 | 1 | 16:07 | Neutral | Thornton |