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 60.3%
Defensive zone
Backlund 58.5%
Neutral zone
Backlund 58.0%
Result
Mikael Backlund favored at 58.5%
58.5%
41.5%
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
50.1% (891)
55.2% (455)
-5.1%
Power Play
53.1% (64)
75.0% (4)
-21.9%
Penalty Kill
47.8% (278)
62.8% (137)
-15.0%
On power play, Laughton has a +21.9% edge.
Handedness & Splits
Handedness
Laughton shoots left. Backlund is 49.9% vs left-shot opponents (871).
Backlund shoots left. Laughton is 57.9% vs left-shot opponents (394).
Home / Away
Backlund
Laughton
Home
48.1% (580)
57.4% (263)
Away
51.1% (653)
56.8% (333)
By Period
Backlund
Laughton
P1
45.1%
55.3%
P2
54.7%
61.4%
P3
49.0%
53.5%
OT
46.2%
100.0%
Final 5 min
47.2%
57.6%
Recent Form
Player
Last 50
Last 200
Career
Backlund
52.0%▲
48.0%
49.7%
Laughton
56.0%▬
56.0%
57.0%
Recent Faceoffs
| Date | Period | Time | Zone | Winner |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Feb 2, 2026 | 2 | 17:46 | Defensive | Scott Laughton |