Mikael Backlund vs Vincent Trocheck
2025-26 · Faceoff Head-to-Head
Scouting Report
Vincent Trocheck holds a +6.9% FO% edge overall.
Prediction Breakdown
Model
XGBoost ML Model
Overall FO% (Bayesian)
Backlund 49.7% vs Trocheck 56.0% (-6.9%)
H2H factor
Not applied (4 meetings, need 10+)
Offensive zone
Trocheck 55.2%
Defensive zone
Backlund 88.0%
Neutral zone
Backlund 68.6%
Result
Mikael Backlund favored at 61.6%
61.6%
38.4%
Backlund
Trocheck
Head-to-Head Record
1
-
3
(4 meetings)
1
3
Backlund
Trocheck
Zone Breakdown
Offensive Zone
Edge: Trocheck
0
2
Backlund
Trocheck
2 total
Defensive Zone
Edge: Trocheck
0
1
Backlund
Trocheck
1 total
Neutral Zone
Edge: Backlund
1
0
Backlund
Trocheck
1 total
Situation Matchup
Situation
Backlund
Trocheck
Edge
Even Strength
50.1% (891)
57.8% (626)
-7.7%
Power Play
53.1% (64)
63.6% (151)
-10.5%
Penalty Kill
47.8% (278)
44.0% (141)
+3.8%
On power play, Trocheck has a +10.5% edge.
Handedness & Splits
Handedness
Trocheck shoots right. Backlund is 49.2% vs right-shot opponents (362).
Backlund shoots left. Trocheck is 57.3% vs left-shot opponents (627).
Home / Away
Backlund
Trocheck
Home
48.1% (580)
54.4% (390)
Away
51.1% (653)
58.3% (528)
By Period
Backlund
Trocheck
P1
45.1%
56.4%
P2
54.7%
58.7%
P3
49.0%
54.8%
OT
46.2%
57.1%
Final 5 min
47.2%
53.8%
Recent Form
Player
Last 50
Last 200
Career
Backlund
52.0%▲
48.0%
49.7%
Trocheck
60.0%▲
57.0%
56.6%
Recent Faceoffs
| Date | Period | Time | Zone | Winner |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 10, 2026 | 1 | 16:28 | Neutral | Mikael Backlund |
| Mar 10, 2026 | 1 | 16:12 | Offensive | Vincent Trocheck |
| Mar 10, 2026 | 1 | 15:38 | Offensive | Vincent Trocheck |
| Mar 10, 2026 | 1 | 01:27 | Defensive | Vincent Trocheck |