Mikael Backlund vs Nick Foligno

2023-24 · Faceoff Head-to-Head
Scouting Report

Nick Foligno holds a +2.1% FO% edge overall.

Prediction Breakdown
Model XGBoost ML Model
Overall FO% (Bayesian) Backlund 50.3% vs Foligno 52.0% (-2.1%)
H2H factor Not applied (2 meetings, need 10+)
Offensive zone Foligno 66.3%
Defensive zone Backlund 86.6%
Neutral zone Backlund 61.0%
Result Nick Foligno favored at 66.3%
33.7%
66.3%
Backlund Foligno
Head-to-Head Record
0 - 2 (2 meetings)
0
2
Backlund Foligno

Zone Breakdown

Offensive Zone
Edge: Foligno
0
2
Backlund Foligno
2 total

Situation Matchup

Situation
Backlund
Foligno
Edge
Even Strength
51.0% (1,205)
53.4% (249)
-2.4%
Power Play
59.3% (108)
53.2% (154)
+6.1%
Penalty Kill
42.3% (234)
40.6% (32)
+1.7%
On power play, Backlund has a +6.1% edge.

Handedness & Splits

Handedness
Foligno shoots left. Backlund is 48.4% vs left-shot opponents (1,012).
Backlund shoots left. Foligno is 56.4% vs left-shot opponents (243).
Home / Away
Backlund
Foligno
Home
51.2% (782)
57.3% (225)
Away
49.4% (765)
47.1% (210)
By Period
Backlund
Foligno
P1
51.5%
53.0%
P2
49.8%
51.8%
P3
49.9%
52.6%
Final 5 min
50.5%
53.3%

Recent Form

Player
Last 50
Last 200
Career
Backlund
52.0%
48.0%
50.3%
Foligno
54.0%
48.0%
52.4%

Recent Faceoffs

Date Period Time Zone Winner
Mar 26, 2024 2 08:31 Offensive Nick Foligno
Mar 26, 2024 1 00:47 Offensive Nick Foligno