Scouting Report
Kaapo Kakko holds a +6.2% FO% edge overall.
Prediction Breakdown
Model
XGBoost ML Model
Overall FO% (Bayesian)
Kakko 51.2% vs Backlund 50.3% (+6.2%)
Offensive zone
Kakko 71.8%
Defensive zone
Backlund 83.3%
Neutral zone
Backlund 55.3%
Result
Mikael Backlund favored at 55.6%
44.4%
55.6%
Kakko
Backlund
No head-to-head faceoffs recorded
Situation Matchup
Situation
Kakko
Backlund
Edge
Even Strength
59.1% (22)
51.0% (1,205)
+8.1%
Power Play
0.0% (1)
59.3% (108)
-59.3%
On power play, Backlund has a +59.3% edge.
Handedness & Splits
Handedness
Backlund shoots left. Kakko is 73.3% vs left-shot opponents (15).
Kakko shoots left. Backlund is 48.4% vs left-shot opponents (1,012).
Home / Away
Kakko
Backlund
Home
81.8% (11)
51.2% (782)
Away
33.3% (12)
49.4% (765)
By Period
Kakko
Backlund
P1
71.4%
51.5%
P2
60.0%
49.8%
P3
33.3%
49.9%
Final 5 min
75.0%
50.5%
Recent Form
Player
Last 50
Last 200
Career
Kakko
50.0%▲
47.4%
56.5%
Backlund
52.0%▲
48.0%
50.3%