Kyle Okposo vs Mikael Backlund

2021-22 · Faceoff Head-to-Head
Scouting Report

These two are closely matched in overall FO% (49.7% vs 50.5%).

Prediction Breakdown
Model XGBoost ML Model
Overall FO% (Bayesian) Okposo 49.8% vs Backlund 50.5% (-0.8%)
H2H factor Not applied (2 meetings, need 10+)
Offensive zone Okposo 52.1%
Defensive zone Backlund 72.9%
Neutral zone Backlund 55.8%
Result Kyle Okposo favored at 52.1%
52.1%
47.9%
Okposo Backlund
Head-to-Head Record
2 - 0 (2 meetings)
2
0
Okposo Backlund

Zone Breakdown

Offensive Zone
Edge: Okposo
2
0
Okposo Backlund
2 total

Situation Matchup

Situation
Okposo
Backlund
Edge
Even Strength
46.5% (101)
51.5% (983)
-5.0%
Power Play
58.1% (43)
49.4% (87)
+8.7%
Penalty Kill
48.8% (41)
45.3% (159)
+3.5%
On power play, Okposo has a +8.7% edge.

Handedness & Splits

Handedness
Backlund shoots left. Okposo is 49.3% vs left-shot opponents (148).
Okposo shoots right. Backlund is 49.5% vs right-shot opponents (487).
Home / Away
Okposo
Backlund
Home
54.4% (79)
51.6% (653)
Away
46.2% (106)
49.3% (576)
By Period
Okposo
Backlund
P1
51.0%
50.0%
P2
47.8%
49.8%
P3
52.3%
51.7%
OT
25.0%
53.3%
Final 5 min
52.0%
50.7%

Recent Form

Player
Last 50
Last 200
Career
Okposo
48.0%
49.0%
49.7%
Backlund
52.0%
48.0%
50.5%

Recent Faceoffs

Date Period Time Zone Winner
Mar 18, 2022 3 14:24 Offensive Kyle Okposo
Nov 18, 2021 2 09:37 Offensive Kyle Okposo