Who wins more faceoffs, Justin Abdelkader or Mikael Backlund?

They are tied 4-4 across 8 faceoffs.

What is Justin Abdelkader's faceoff record against Mikael Backlund?

Justin Abdelkader is 4-4 against Mikael Backlund in head-to-head faceoffs. Zone breakdown: Offensive 1-2, Defensive 1-0, Neutral 2-2.

Who is predicted to win the next faceoff, Justin Abdelkader or Mikael Backlund?

Mikael Backlund is the predicted winner with a 53.3% win probability based on historical stats and XGBoost ML analysis.

Justin Abdelkader vs Mikael Backlund

Justin AbdelkaderL vs Mikael BacklundL

2012-13 · Faceoff Head-to-Head

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Scouting Report

Justin Abdelkader holds a +4.3% FO% edge overall. Look for Backlund on offensive-zone draws (67% H2H, 3 meetings). Abdelkader wins 59.3% vs left-shot opponents — Backlund shoots left.

Prediction Breakdown

Model XGBoost ML Model

Overall FO% (Bayesian) Abdelkader 51.1% vs Backlund 48.1% (+4.3%)

H2H factor Not applied (8 meetings, need 10+)

Offensive zone Backlund 56.1%

Defensive zone Backlund 51.0%

Neutral zone Backlund 51.9%

Result Mikael Backlund favored at 53.3%

46.7%

53.3%

Abdelkader Backlund

Head-to-Head Record

4 - 4 (8 meetings)

Abdelkader Backlund

Last 8: Abdelkader 4-4 Backlund

Zone Breakdown

Offensive Zone

Edge: Backlund

Abdelkader Backlund

3 total

Defensive Zone

Edge: Abdelkader

Abdelkader Backlund

1 total

Neutral Zone

Even

Abdelkader Backlund

4 total

Situation Matchup

Situation

Abdelkader

Backlund

Edge

Even Strength

53.5% (86)

47.3% (357)

+6.2%

Power Play

41.7% (12)

55.0% (40)

-13.3%

Penalty Kill

51.9% (27)

30.0% (10)

+21.9%

On penalty kill, Abdelkader has a +21.9% edge.

Handedness & Splits

Handedness

Backlund shoots left. Abdelkader is 59.3% vs left-shot opponents (86).

Abdelkader shoots left. Backlund is 48.3% vs left-shot opponents (286).

Home / Away

Abdelkader

Backlund

Home

55.9% (59)

45.0% (211)

Away

48.5% (66)

50.5% (196)

By Period

Abdelkader

Backlund

54.2%

47.6%

51.4%

53.0%

50.0%

41.2%

50.0%

100.0%

Final 5 min

62.1%

52.0%

Recent Form

Player

Last 50

Last 200

Career

Abdelkader

56.0%▲

50.0%

52.0%

Backlund

52.0%▲

48.0%

47.7%

Recent Faceoffs

Date	Period	Time	Zone	Winner
Feb 5, 2013	3	07:56	Defensive	Justin Abdelkader
Feb 5, 2013	3	04:00	Neutral	Mikael Backlund
Feb 5, 2013	3	01:39	Neutral	Justin Abdelkader
Feb 5, 2013	2	16:08	Offensive	Mikael Backlund
Feb 5, 2013	2	11:38	Offensive	Mikael Backlund
Feb 5, 2013	1	09:52	Offensive	Justin Abdelkader
Feb 5, 2013	1	05:40	Neutral	Mikael Backlund
Feb 5, 2013	1	03:24	Neutral	Justin Abdelkader

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