Mikael Backlund vs Wyatt Johnston — Faceoff Head-to-Head
Predicted Winner
Even Matchup
All Seasons FO%
49.1%
Backlund
H2H Record
14-12
26 meetings
All Seasons FO%
49.1%
Johnston
Stats Comparison
| Stat | Backlund | Johnston |
|---|---|---|
| Shoots | L | R |
| Position | C | C |
| All Seasons Faceoffs | 16,944 | 2,422 |
| All Seasons FO% | 49.1% | 49.1% |
| vs Left Shooters | 48.8% (10,786) | 47.6% (1,840) |
| vs Right Shooters | 49.6% (6,158) | 53.6% (582) |
| Even Strength | 49.7% (13,231) | 49.3% (2,024) |
| Power Play | 51.5% (1,323) | 52.7% (165) |
| Penalty Kill | 43.9% (2,385) | 44.6% (233) |
| Home | 49.8% (8,434) | 49.4% (1,211) |
| Away | 48.3% (8,510) | 48.7% (1,211) |
Head-to-Head by Zone
Offensive Zone
4-3
7 faceoffs
Defensive Zone
7-2
9 faceoffs
Neutral Zone
3-7
10 faceoffs
Recent Faceoffs
| Date | Period | Time | Zone | Winner |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nov 22, 2025 | OT | 00:00 | Neutral | Johnston |
| Nov 22, 2025 | 3 | 09:25 | Defensive | Johnston |
| Nov 22, 2025 | 3 | 00:00 | Neutral | Johnston |
| Nov 22, 2025 | 2 | 01:28 | Defensive | Backlund |
| Mar 6, 2025 | 3 | 02:22 | Offensive | Johnston |
| Mar 6, 2025 | 2 | 11:45 | Offensive | Backlund |
| Mar 6, 2025 | 1 | 04:40 | Defensive | Backlund |
| Mar 6, 2025 | 1 | 01:30 | Offensive | Johnston |
| Dec 8, 2024 | 2 | 18:24 | Offensive | Backlund |
| Dec 8, 2024 | 2 | 14:11 | Offensive | Johnston |
| Dec 8, 2024 | 1 | 13:43 | Defensive | Backlund |
| Dec 8, 2024 | 1 | 00:15 | Neutral | Johnston |
| Dec 8, 2024 | 1 | 00:00 | Neutral | Johnston |
| Nov 30, 2023 | 3 | 03:33 | Defensive | Backlund |
| Nov 24, 2023 | 3 | 16:49 | Defensive | Backlund |
| Nov 24, 2023 | 2 | 15:49 | Defensive | Johnston |
| Nov 1, 2023 | 3 | 08:00 | Offensive | Backlund |
| Nov 1, 2023 | 2 | 12:40 | Neutral | Backlund |
| Nov 1, 2023 | 2 | 03:51 | Defensive | Backlund |
| Nov 1, 2023 | 2 | 03:37 | Neutral | Johnston |