Scouting Report
Mikael Backlund holds a +9.2% FO% edge overall.
Prediction Breakdown
Model
XGBoost ML Model
Overall FO% (Bayesian)
Kunin 49.1% vs Backlund 50.8% (-9.2%)
Offensive zone
Kunin 58.8%
Defensive zone
Backlund 75.3%
Neutral zone
Backlund 54.6%
Result
Mikael Backlund favored at 57.0%
43.0%
57.0%
Kunin
Backlund
No head-to-head faceoffs recorded
Situation Matchup
Situation
Kunin
Backlund
Edge
Even Strength
40.0% (10)
51.9% (1,083)
-11.9%
Power Play
50.0% (2)
51.7% (120)
-1.7%
On even strength, Backlund has a +11.9% edge.
Handedness & Splits
Handedness
Backlund shoots left. Kunin is 33.3% vs left-shot opponents (9).
Kunin shoots right. Backlund is 48.9% vs right-shot opponents (562).
Home / Away
Kunin
Backlund
Home
33.3% (3)
51.9% (673)
Away
44.4% (9)
49.9% (713)
By Period
Kunin
Backlund
P1
50.0%
51.4%
P2
33.3%
50.5%
P3
50.0%
51.4%
Final 5 min
0.0%
50.2%
Recent Form
Player
Last 50
Last 200
Career
Kunin
46.0%▼
53.0%
41.7%
Backlund
52.0%▲
48.0%
50.9%