Scouting Report
Radek Faksa holds a +4.3% FO% edge overall.
Prediction Breakdown
Model
XGBoost ML Model
Overall FO% (Bayesian)
Backlund 49.7% vs Faksa 53.2% (-4.3%)
Offensive zone
Backlund 54.5%
Defensive zone
Backlund 57.9%
Neutral zone
Backlund 52.0%
Result
Mikael Backlund favored at 54.8%
54.8%
45.2%
Backlund
Faksa
No head-to-head faceoffs recorded
Situation Matchup
Situation
Backlund
Faksa
Edge
Even Strength
50.1% (891)
56.4% (289)
-6.3%
Power Play
53.1% (64)
0.0% (2)
+53.1%
Penalty Kill
47.8% (278)
49.2% (126)
-1.4%
On power play, Backlund has a +53.1% edge.
Handedness & Splits
Handedness
Faksa shoots left. Backlund is 49.9% vs left-shot opponents (871).
Backlund shoots left. Faksa is 54.6% vs left-shot opponents (273).
Home / Away
Backlund
Faksa
Home
48.1% (580)
54.9% (182)
Away
51.1% (653)
53.2% (235)
By Period
Backlund
Faksa
P1
45.1%
61.1%
P2
54.7%
51.3%
P3
49.0%
50.0%
Final 5 min
47.2%
49.1%
Recent Form
Player
Last 50
Last 200
Career
Backlund
52.0%▲
48.0%
49.7%
Faksa
54.0%▲
50.5%
54.0%