Auston Matthews vs Mikael Backlund — Faceoff Head-to-Head
Predicted Winner
Auston Matthews
57.5% - 42.5%
2025-26 FO%
59.2%
Matthews
H2H Record
3-2
5 meetings
2025-26 FO%
50.7%
Backlund
Stats Comparison
| Stat | Matthews | Backlund |
|---|---|---|
| Shoots | L | L |
| Position | C | C |
| 2025-26 Faceoffs | 786 | 962 |
| 2025-26 FO% | 59.2% | 50.7% |
Head-to-Head by Zone
Offensive Zone
3-0
3 faceoffs
Neutral Zone
0-2
2 faceoffs
Recent Faceoffs
| Date | Period | Time | Zone | Winner |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 28, 2025 | 3 | 14:54 | Offensive | Matthews |
| Oct 28, 2025 | 3 | 14:49 | Neutral | Backlund |
| Oct 28, 2025 | 2 | 17:00 | Offensive | Matthews |
| Oct 28, 2025 | 2 | 05:22 | Neutral | Backlund |
| Oct 28, 2025 | 1 | 14:02 | Offensive | Matthews |