Jordan Staal vs Mikael Backlund — Faceoff Head-to-Head
Predicted Winner
Jordan Staal
53.9% - 46.1%
2025-26 FO%
55.6%
Staal
H2H Record
4-6
10 meetings
2025-26 FO%
50.5%
Backlund
Stats Comparison
| Stat | Staal | Backlund |
|---|---|---|
| Shoots | L | L |
| Position | C | C |
| 2025-26 Faceoffs | 1,015 | 980 |
| 2025-26 FO% | 55.6% | 50.5% |
| vs Left Shooters | 51.4% (690) | 50.4% (704) |
| vs Right Shooters | 64.3% (325) | 50.7% (276) |
| Even Strength | 57.2% (740) | 51.3% (712) |
| Power Play | 67.0% (88) | 52.9% (51) |
| Penalty Kill | 43.9% (187) | 47.5% (217) |
| Home | 55.4% (518) | 49.0% (449) |
| Away | 55.7% (497) | 51.8% (531) |
Head-to-Head by Zone
Offensive Zone
3-0
3 faceoffs
Defensive Zone
1-5
6 faceoffs
Neutral Zone
0-1
1 faceoffs
Recent Faceoffs
| Date | Period | Time | Zone | Winner |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nov 30, 2025 | 3 | 16:36 | Defensive | Backlund |
| Nov 30, 2025 | 3 | 11:43 | Defensive | Staal |
| Nov 30, 2025 | 2 | 08:51 | Defensive | Backlund |
| Nov 30, 2025 | 2 | 04:45 | Offensive | Staal |
| Nov 30, 2025 | 2 | 00:57 | Defensive | Backlund |
| Nov 30, 2025 | 1 | 13:15 | Offensive | Staal |
| Nov 30, 2025 | 1 | 13:08 | Defensive | Backlund |
| Nov 30, 2025 | 1 | 09:42 | Defensive | Backlund |
| Nov 30, 2025 | 1 | 09:00 | Offensive | Staal |
| Nov 30, 2025 | 1 | 08:49 | Neutral | Backlund |