Brett Howden vs Mikael Granlund

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

These two are closely matched in overall FO% (49.8% vs 49.5%). Howden wins 53.1% vs left-shot opponents — Granlund shoots left.

Prediction Breakdown
Model XGBoost ML Model
Overall FO% (Bayesian) Howden 49.8% vs Granlund 49.5% (+0.3%)
Offensive zone Granlund 51.5%
Defensive zone Howden 50.9%
Neutral zone Granlund 50.1%
Result Mikael Granlund favored at 50.2%
49.8%
50.2%
Howden Granlund
No head-to-head faceoffs recorded

Situation Matchup

Situation
Howden
Granlund
Edge
Even Strength
49.8% (402)
49.7% (493)
+0.1%
Power Play
55.6% (18)
58.6% (111)
-3.0%
Penalty Kill
47.1% (34)
31.1% (61)
+16.0%
On penalty kill, Howden has a +16.0% edge.

Handedness & Splits

Handedness
Granlund shoots left. Howden is 53.1% vs left-shot opponents (275).
Howden shoots left. Granlund is 48.8% vs left-shot opponents (445).
Home / Away
Howden
Granlund
Home
46.5% (217)
54.7% (276)
Away
52.7% (237)
45.8% (389)
By Period
Howden
Granlund
P1
51.4%
52.2%
P2
51.6%
49.3%
P3
48.5%
47.4%
OT
26.7%
45.5%
Final 5 min
50.5%
53.3%

Recent Form

Player
Last 50
Last 200
Career
Howden
46.0%
45.0%
49.8%
Granlund
62.0%
54.5%
49.5%