Mikael Backlund vs Taylor Hall

2025-26 · Faceoff Head-to-Head
Scouting Report

Mikael Backlund holds a +6.5% FO% edge overall.

Prediction Breakdown
Model XGBoost ML Model
Overall FO% (Bayesian) Backlund 49.7% vs Hall 47.9% (+6.5%)
Offensive zone Hall 77.5%
Defensive zone Backlund 85.9%
Neutral zone Backlund 57.1%
Result Mikael Backlund favored at 55.2%
55.2%
44.8%
Backlund Hall
No head-to-head faceoffs recorded

Situation Matchup

Situation
Backlund
Hall
Edge
Even Strength
50.1% (891)
41.7% (36)
+8.4%
Power Play
53.1% (64)
50.0% (8)
+3.1%
On even strength, Backlund has a +8.4% edge.

Handedness & Splits

Handedness
Hall shoots left. Backlund is 49.9% vs left-shot opponents (871).
Backlund shoots left. Hall is 40.0% vs left-shot opponents (20).
Home / Away
Backlund
Hall
Home
48.1% (580)
46.7% (30)
Away
51.1% (653)
35.7% (14)
By Period
Backlund
Hall
P1
45.1%
55.6%
P2
54.7%
35.3%
P3
49.0%
33.3%
Final 5 min
47.2%
57.1%

Recent Form

Player
Last 50
Last 200
Career
Backlund
52.0%
48.0%
49.7%
Hall
46.0%
47.5%
43.2%