Mikael Backlund vs Sidney Crosby — Faceoff Head-to-Head
Predicted Winner
Sidney Crosby
44.4% - 55.6%
All Seasons FO%
49.1%
Backlund
H2H Record
82-120
202 meetings
All Seasons FO%
53.3%
Crosby
Stats Comparison
| Stat | Backlund | Crosby |
|---|---|---|
| Shoots | L | L |
| Position | C | C |
| All Seasons Faceoffs | 17,466 | 26,000 |
| All Seasons FO% | 49.1% | 53.3% |
Head-to-Head by Zone
Offensive Zone
15-65
80 faceoffs
Defensive Zone
35-13
48 faceoffs
Neutral Zone
32-42
74 faceoffs
Recent Faceoffs
| Date | Period | Time | Zone | Winner |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 21, 2026 | 3 | 17:48 | Offensive | Crosby |
| Jan 21, 2026 | 3 | 14:55 | Neutral | Crosby |
| Jan 21, 2026 | 3 | 10:47 | Offensive | Crosby |
| Jan 21, 2026 | 3 | 10:33 | Offensive | Crosby |
| Jan 21, 2026 | 3 | 04:57 | Defensive | Backlund |
| Jan 21, 2026 | 3 | 00:13 | Neutral | Crosby |
| Jan 21, 2026 | 3 | 00:00 | Neutral | Backlund |
| Jan 21, 2026 | 2 | 05:53 | Defensive | Backlund |
| Jan 21, 2026 | 2 | 00:00 | Neutral | Backlund |
| Jan 21, 2026 | 1 | 18:32 | Defensive | Backlund |
| Jan 21, 2026 | 1 | 18:12 | Offensive | Backlund |
| Jan 21, 2026 | 1 | 14:59 | Neutral | Crosby |
| Jan 21, 2026 | 1 | 08:47 | Defensive | Backlund |
| Jan 21, 2026 | 1 | 08:44 | Offensive | Crosby |
| Jan 21, 2026 | 1 | 08:40 | Offensive | Crosby |
| Jan 21, 2026 | 1 | 02:29 | Offensive | Crosby |
| Jan 21, 2026 | 1 | 00:00 | Neutral | Backlund |
| Jan 10, 2026 | 3 | 18:59 | Defensive | Backlund |
| Jan 10, 2026 | 3 | 18:25 | Offensive | Crosby |
| Jan 10, 2026 | 3 | 18:14 | Offensive | Crosby |