John Tavares vs Mikael Backlund — Faceoff Head-to-Head
Predicted Winner
John Tavares
57.4% - 42.6%
2025-26 FO%
59.0%
Tavares
H2H Record
4-2
6 meetings
2025-26 FO%
50.7%
Backlund
Stats Comparison
| Stat | Tavares | Backlund |
|---|---|---|
| Shoots | L | L |
| Position | C | C |
| 2025-26 Faceoffs | 853 | 962 |
| 2025-26 FO% | 59.0% | 50.7% |
| vs Left Shooters | 61.9% (557) | 50.6% (688) |
| vs Right Shooters | 53.4% (296) | 51.1% (274) |
| Even Strength | 59.3% (669) | 51.4% (704) |
| Power Play | 57.2% (173) | 52.2% (46) |
| Penalty Kill | 63.6% (11) | 48.1% (212) |
| Home | 58.0% (500) | 49.4% (431) |
| Away | 60.3% (353) | 51.8% (531) |
Head-to-Head by Zone
Offensive Zone
3-0
3 faceoffs
Defensive Zone
1-2
3 faceoffs