Mathew Barzal vs Mikael Backlund — Faceoff Head-to-Head
Predicted Winner
Mikael Backlund
41.3% - 58.7%
2025-26 FO%
39.7%
Barzal
H2H Record
7-6
13 meetings
2025-26 FO%
50.5%
Backlund
Stats Comparison
| Stat | Barzal | Backlund |
|---|---|---|
| Shoots | R | L |
| Position | C | C |
| 2025-26 Faceoffs | 501 | 980 |
| 2025-26 FO% | 39.7% | 50.5% |
| vs Left Shooters | 38.8% (389) | 50.4% (704) |
| vs Right Shooters | 42.9% (112) | 50.7% (276) |
| Even Strength | 40.4% (456) | 51.3% (712) |
| Power Play | 34.2% (38) | 52.9% (51) |
| Penalty Kill | 28.6% (7) | 47.5% (217) |
| Home | 38.0% (242) | 49.0% (449) |
| Away | 41.3% (259) | 51.8% (531) |
Head-to-Head by Zone
Offensive Zone
5-1
6 faceoffs
Defensive Zone
0-3
3 faceoffs
Neutral Zone
2-2
4 faceoffs
Recent Faceoffs
| Date | Period | Time | Zone | Winner |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 17, 2026 | 3 | 18:11 | Defensive | Backlund |
| Jan 17, 2026 | 3 | 16:20 | Defensive | Backlund |
| Jan 17, 2026 | 3 | 13:13 | Offensive | Barzal |
| Jan 17, 2026 | 3 | 06:30 | Offensive | Barzal |
| Jan 17, 2026 | 3 | 00:00 | Neutral | Backlund |
| Jan 17, 2026 | 2 | 18:38 | Offensive | Barzal |
| Jan 17, 2026 | 2 | 18:26 | Offensive | Barzal |
| Jan 17, 2026 | 2 | 12:21 | Neutral | Backlund |
| Jan 17, 2026 | 2 | 04:11 | Offensive | Backlund |
| Jan 17, 2026 | 2 | 00:00 | Neutral | Barzal |
| Jan 17, 2026 | 1 | 16:59 | Defensive | Backlund |
| Jan 17, 2026 | 1 | 07:50 | Offensive | Barzal |
| Jan 17, 2026 | 1 | 00:00 | Neutral | Barzal |