Mikael Backlund vs Tyler Seguin

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

Tyler Seguin holds a +3.1% FO% edge overall.

Prediction Breakdown
Model XGBoost ML Model
Overall FO% (Bayesian) Backlund 50.5% vs Seguin 52.5% (-3.1%)
Offensive zone Seguin 68.0%
Defensive zone Backlund 73.2%
Neutral zone Backlund 55.8%
Result Mikael Backlund favored at 53.7%
53.7%
46.3%
Backlund Seguin
No head-to-head faceoffs recorded

Situation Matchup

Situation
Backlund
Seguin
Edge
Even Strength
51.3% (712)
53.2% (201)
-1.9%
Power Play
52.9% (51)
60.0% (25)
-7.1%
Penalty Kill
47.5% (217)
44.4% (9)
+3.1%
On power play, Seguin has a +7.1% edge.

Handedness & Splits

Handedness
Seguin shoots right. Backlund is 50.7% vs right-shot opponents (276).
Backlund shoots left. Seguin is 52.9% vs left-shot opponents (187).
Home / Away
Backlund
Seguin
Home
49.0% (449)
56.3% (126)
Away
51.8% (531)
50.5% (109)
By Period
Backlund
Seguin
P1
46.9%
44.3%
P2
54.7%
52.1%
P3
49.4%
62.5%
OT
50.0%
80.0%
Final 5 min
51.9%
50.9%

Recent Form

Player
Last 50
Last 200
Career
Backlund
44.0%
44.0%
50.5%
Seguin
42.0%
54.0%
53.6%