Mikael Backlund vs Ross Colton

2025-26 · Faceoff Head-to-Head
Scouting Report

Mikael Backlund holds a +2.8% FO% edge overall.

Prediction Breakdown
Model XGBoost ML Model
Overall FO% (Bayesian) Backlund 49.7% vs Colton 48.5% (+2.8%)
Offensive zone Colton 72.5%
Defensive zone Backlund 79.6%
Neutral zone Backlund 56.2%
Result Mikael Backlund favored at 54.4%
54.4%
45.6%
Backlund Colton
No head-to-head faceoffs recorded

Situation Matchup

Situation
Backlund
Colton
Edge
Even Strength
50.1% (891)
45.5% (88)
+4.6%
Power Play
53.1% (64)
71.4% (7)
-18.3%
Penalty Kill
47.8% (278)
0.0% (1)
+47.8%
On penalty kill, Backlund has a +47.8% edge.

Handedness & Splits

Handedness
Colton shoots left. Backlund is 49.9% vs left-shot opponents (871).
Backlund shoots left. Colton is 43.9% vs left-shot opponents (57).
Home / Away
Backlund
Colton
Home
48.1% (580)
44.7% (47)
Away
51.1% (653)
49.0% (49)
By Period
Backlund
Colton
P1
45.1%
52.8%
P2
54.7%
47.1%
P3
49.0%
38.5%
Final 5 min
47.2%
41.2%

Recent Form

Player
Last 50
Last 200
Career
Backlund
52.0%
48.0%
49.7%
Colton
44.0%
42.5%
46.9%