Scouting Report
Mikael Backlund holds a +25.9% FO% edge overall.
Prediction Breakdown
Model
XGBoost ML Model
Overall FO% (Bayesian)
Kakko 49.0% vs Backlund 50.8% (-25.9%)
Offensive zone
Kakko 51.1%
Defensive zone
Backlund 72.0%
Neutral zone
Backlund 56.7%
Result
Mikael Backlund favored at 59.2%
40.8%
59.2%
Kakko
Backlund
No head-to-head faceoffs recorded
Situation Matchup
Situation
Kakko
Backlund
Edge
Even Strength
25.0% (4)
51.9% (1,083)
-26.9%
On even strength, Backlund has a +26.9% edge.
Handedness & Splits
Handedness
Backlund shoots left. Kakko is 0.0% vs left-shot opponents (1).
Kakko shoots left. Backlund is 52.2% vs left-shot opponents (824).
Home / Away
Kakko
Backlund
Home
0.0% (1)
51.9% (673)
Away
33.3% (3)
49.9% (713)
By Period
Kakko
Backlund
P1
0.0%
51.4%
P2
0.0%
50.5%
P3
50.0%
51.4%
Recent Form
Player
Last 50
Last 200
Career
Kakko
50.0%▲
47.4%
25.0%
Backlund
52.0%▲
48.0%
50.9%