Mikael Backlund vs Scott Laughton
2025-26 · Faceoff Head-to-Head
Scouting Report
Scott Laughton holds a +7.3% FO% edge overall.
Prediction Breakdown
Model
XGBoost ML Model
Overall FO% (Bayesian)
Backlund 49.7% vs Laughton 56.0% (-7.3%)
H2H factor
Not applied (1 meetings, need 10+)
Offensive zone
Backlund 62.1%
Defensive zone
Backlund 60.4%
Neutral zone
Backlund 59.9%
Result
Mikael Backlund favored at 60.4%
60.4%
39.6%
Backlund
Laughton
Head-to-Head Record
0
-
1
(1 meetings)
0
1
Backlund
Laughton
Zone Breakdown
Defensive Zone
Edge: Laughton
0
1
Backlund
Laughton
1 total
Situation Matchup
Situation
Backlund
Laughton
Edge
Even Strength
50.0% (880)
55.2% (446)
-5.2%
Power Play
53.1% (64)
75.0% (4)
-21.9%
Penalty Kill
47.8% (276)
62.5% (136)
-14.7%
On power play, Laughton has a +21.9% edge.
Handedness & Splits
Handedness
Laughton shoots left. Backlund is 49.9% vs left-shot opponents (860).
Backlund shoots left. Laughton is 57.8% vs left-shot opponents (386).
Home / Away
Backlund
Laughton
Home
48.0% (567)
57.4% (263)
Away
51.1% (653)
56.7% (323)
By Period
Backlund
Laughton
P1
45.0%
56.0%
P2
54.7%
61.1%
P3
49.0%
53.1%
OT
41.7%
100.0%
Final 5 min
47.7%
57.0%
Recent Form
Player
Last 50
Last 200
Career
Backlund
48.0%▲
46.0%
49.7%
Laughton
60.0%▲
55.5%
57.0%
Recent Faceoffs
| Date | Period | Time | Zone | Winner |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Feb 2, 2026 | 2 | 17:46 | Defensive | Scott Laughton |