Joe Veleno vs Mikael Backlund — Faceoff Head-to-Head
Predicted Winner
Even Matchup
2025-26 FO%
51.2%
Veleno
H2H Record
1-1
2 meetings
2025-26 FO%
50.5%
Backlund
Stats Comparison
| Stat | Veleno | Backlund |
|---|---|---|
| Shoots | L | L |
| Position | C | C |
| 2025-26 Faceoffs | 285 | 980 |
| 2025-26 FO% | 51.2% | 50.5% |
| vs Left Shooters | 51.7% (172) | 50.4% (704) |
| vs Right Shooters | 50.4% (113) | 50.7% (276) |
| Even Strength | 53.1% (262) | 51.3% (712) |
| Penalty Kill | 30.4% (23) | 47.5% (217) |
| Home | 49.6% (123) | 49.0% (449) |
| Away | 52.5% (162) | 51.8% (531) |
Head-to-Head by Zone
Neutral Zone
1-1
2 faceoffs
Recent Faceoffs
| Date | Period | Time | Zone | Winner |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 7, 2026 | 2 | 08:12 | Neutral | Veleno |
| Jan 7, 2026 | 2 | 03:10 | Neutral | Backlund |