Mikael Backlund vs Sean Couturier
2025-26 · Faceoff Head-to-Head
Scouting Report
Sean Couturier holds a +3.8% FO% edge overall.
Prediction Breakdown
Model
XGBoost ML Model
Overall FO% (Bayesian)
Backlund 49.7% vs Couturier 53.2% (-3.8%)
H2H factor
Not applied (4 meetings, need 10+)
Offensive zone
Couturier 60.2%
Defensive zone
Backlund 69.2%
Neutral zone
Backlund 55.9%
Result
Mikael Backlund favored at 54.5%
54.5%
45.5%
Backlund
Couturier
Head-to-Head Record
2
-
2
(4 meetings)
2
2
Backlund
Couturier
Zone Breakdown
Offensive Zone
Edge: Couturier
0
2
Backlund
Couturier
2 total
Defensive Zone
Edge: Backlund
2
0
Backlund
Couturier
2 total
Situation Matchup
Situation
Backlund
Couturier
Edge
Even Strength
50.1% (891)
53.4% (758)
-3.3%
Power Play
53.1% (64)
62.9% (70)
-9.8%
Penalty Kill
47.8% (278)
50.7% (227)
-2.9%
On power play, Couturier has a +9.8% edge.
Handedness & Splits
Handedness
Couturier shoots left. Backlund is 49.9% vs left-shot opponents (871).
Backlund shoots left. Couturier is 52.2% vs left-shot opponents (680).
Home / Away
Backlund
Couturier
Home
48.1% (580)
50.7% (517)
Away
51.1% (653)
56.1% (538)
By Period
Backlund
Couturier
P1
45.1%
55.2%
P2
54.7%
53.0%
P3
49.0%
53.3%
OT
46.2%
42.4%
Final 5 min
47.2%
55.0%
Recent Form
Player
Last 50
Last 200
Career
Backlund
52.0%▲
48.0%
49.7%
Couturier
52.0%▬
51.0%
53.5%
Recent Faceoffs
| Date | Period | Time | Zone | Winner |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nov 2, 2025 | 3 | 18:51 | Offensive | Sean Couturier |
| Nov 2, 2025 | 3 | 06:07 | Defensive | Mikael Backlund |
| Nov 2, 2025 | 3 | 01:43 | Defensive | Mikael Backlund |
| Nov 2, 2025 | 2 | 01:02 | Offensive | Sean Couturier |