Mikael Backlund vs Ryan Nugent-Hopkins — Faceoff Head-to-Head
Predicted Winner
Mikael Backlund
52.4% - 47.6%
2025-26 FO%
50.5%
Backlund
H2H Record
4-0
4 meetings
2025-26 FO%
47.1%
Nugent-Hopkins
Stats Comparison
| Stat | Backlund | Nugent-Hopkins |
|---|---|---|
| Shoots | L | L |
| Position | C | C |
| 2025-26 Faceoffs | 980 | 204 |
| 2025-26 FO% | 50.5% | 47.1% |
| vs Left Shooters | 50.4% (704) | 47.3% (131) |
| vs Right Shooters | 50.7% (276) | 46.6% (73) |
| Even Strength | 51.3% (712) | 48.1% (185) |
| Power Play | 52.9% (51) | 100.0% (2) |
| Penalty Kill | 47.5% (217) | 29.4% (17) |
| Home | 49.0% (449) | 49.2% (128) |
| Away | 51.8% (531) | 43.4% (76) |
Head-to-Head by Zone
Offensive Zone
1-0
1 faceoffs
Defensive Zone
1-0
1 faceoffs
Neutral Zone
2-0
2 faceoffs
Recent Faceoffs
| Date | Period | Time | Zone | Winner |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 8, 2025 | 3 | 12:47 | Neutral | Backlund |
| Oct 8, 2025 | 3 | 06:56 | Offensive | Backlund |
| Oct 8, 2025 | 3 | 03:50 | Neutral | Backlund |
| Oct 8, 2025 | 2 | 04:56 | Defensive | Backlund |