Mathieu Perreault vs Mikael Backlund
2021-22 · Faceoff Head-to-Head
Scouting Report
These two are closely matched in overall FO% (50.7% vs 50.5%). Perreault wins 46.8% vs left-shot opponents — Backlund shoots left.
Prediction Breakdown
Model
XGBoost ML Model
Overall FO% (Bayesian)
Perreault 50.3% vs Backlund 50.5% (+0.2%)
Offensive zone
Perreault 52.4%
Defensive zone
Backlund 71.4%
Neutral zone
Perreault 53.4%
Result
Mikael Backlund favored at 55.2%
44.8%
55.2%
Perreault
Backlund
No head-to-head faceoffs recorded
Situation Matchup
Situation
Perreault
Backlund
Edge
Even Strength
51.6% (64)
51.5% (983)
+0.1%
Power Play
42.9% (7)
49.4% (87)
-6.5%
On power play, Backlund has a +6.5% edge.
Handedness & Splits
Handedness
Backlund shoots left. Perreault is 46.8% vs left-shot opponents (47).
Perreault shoots left. Backlund is 51.2% vs left-shot opponents (742).
Home / Away
Perreault
Backlund
Home
60.9% (23)
51.6% (653)
Away
45.8% (48)
49.3% (576)
By Period
Perreault
Backlund
P1
48.1%
50.0%
P2
48.0%
49.8%
P3
57.9%
51.7%
Final 5 min
40.0%
50.7%
Recent Form
Player
Last 50
Last 200
Career
Perreault
48.0%▼
51.0%
50.7%
Backlund
52.0%▲
48.0%
50.5%