Mikael Backlund vs Zack Ostapchuk

2023-24 · Faceoff Head-to-Head
Scouting Report

Mikael Backlund holds a +23.5% FO% edge overall.

Prediction Breakdown
Model XGBoost ML Model
Overall FO% (Bayesian) Backlund 50.3% vs Ostapchuk 43.3% (+23.5%)
Offensive zone Ostapchuk 64.2%
Defensive zone Backlund 77.9%
Neutral zone Backlund 56.5%
Result Mikael Backlund favored at 56.7%
56.7%
43.3%
Backlund Ostapchuk
No head-to-head faceoffs recorded

Situation Matchup

Situation
Backlund
Ostapchuk
Edge
Even Strength
51.0% (1,205)
26.8% (41)
+24.2%
On even strength, Backlund has a +24.2% edge.

Handedness & Splits

Handedness
Ostapchuk shoots left. Backlund is 48.4% vs left-shot opponents (1,012).
Backlund shoots left. Ostapchuk is 27.3% vs left-shot opponents (33).
Home / Away
Backlund
Ostapchuk
Home
51.2% (782)
38.9% (18)
Away
49.4% (765)
17.4% (23)
By Period
Backlund
Ostapchuk
P1
51.5%
31.6%
P2
49.8%
20.0%
P3
49.9%
25.0%
Final 5 min
50.5%
30.0%

Recent Form

Player
Last 50
Last 200
Career
Backlund
52.0%
48.0%
50.3%
Ostapchuk
44.0%
48.5%
26.8%