Erik Haula vs Mikael Backlund

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

These two are closely matched in overall FO% (49.7% vs 49.8%). Look for Haula on offensive-zone draws (75% H2H, 4 meetings).

Prediction Breakdown
Model XGBoost ML Model
Overall FO% (Bayesian) Haula 49.7% vs Backlund 49.8% (-0.1%)
H2H factor Not applied (4 meetings, need 10+)
Offensive zone Haula 70.0%
Defensive zone Backlund 70.1%
Neutral zone Backlund 51.3%
Result Erik Haula favored at 70.0%
70.0%
30.0%
Haula Backlund
Head-to-Head Record
3 - 1 (4 meetings)
3
1
Haula Backlund

Zone Breakdown

Offensive Zone
Edge: Haula
3
1
Haula Backlund
4 total

Situation Matchup

Situation
Haula
Backlund
Edge
Even Strength
49.9% (747)
50.5% (944)
-0.6%
Power Play
53.8% (78)
51.5% (66)
+2.3%
Penalty Kill
42.4% (66)
47.1% (297)
-4.7%
On penalty kill, Backlund has a +4.7% edge.

Handedness & Splits

Handedness
Backlund shoots left. Haula is 48.9% vs left-shot opponents (573).
Haula shoots left. Backlund is 49.9% vs left-shot opponents (938).
Home / Away
Haula
Backlund
Home
48.5% (468)
48.1% (636)
Away
51.1% (423)
51.4% (671)
By Period
Haula
Backlund
P1
52.5%
45.4%
P2
51.1%
54.1%
P3
45.9%
49.2%
OT
50.0%
55.6%
Final 5 min
50.0%
48.5%

Recent Form

Player
Last 50
Last 200
Career
Haula
40.0%
46.5%
49.7%
Backlund
50.0%
50.0%
49.8%

Recent Faceoffs

Date Period Time Zone Winner
Dec 2, 2025 3 15:43 Offensive Erik Haula
Dec 2, 2025 2 15:39 Offensive Mikael Backlund
Dec 2, 2025 1 19:35 Offensive Erik Haula
Dec 2, 2025 1 12:03 Offensive Erik Haula