Evgeni Malkin vs Mikael Backlund — Faceoff Head-to-Head
Predicted Winner
Mikael Backlund
47.9% - 52.1%
2024-25 FO%
45.8%
Malkin
H2H Record
3-3
6 meetings
2024-25 FO%
48.4%
Backlund
Stats Comparison
| Stat | Malkin | Backlund |
|---|---|---|
| Shoots | L | L |
| Position | C | C |
| 2024-25 Faceoffs | 633 | 1,452 |
| 2024-25 FO% | 45.8% | 48.4% |
| vs Left Shooters | 48.5% (431) | 47.7% (1,014) |
| vs Right Shooters | 40.1% (202) | 50.0% (438) |
| Even Strength | 45.5% (602) | 50.4% (1,032) |
| Power Play | 50.0% (30) | 52.3% (107) |
| Penalty Kill | 100.0% (1) | 40.6% (313) |
| Home | 47.5% (326) | 48.7% (749) |
| Away | 44.0% (307) | 48.1% (703) |
Head-to-Head by Zone
Offensive Zone
2-1
3 faceoffs
Defensive Zone
0-1
1 faceoffs
Neutral Zone
1-1
2 faceoffs
Recent Faceoffs
| Date | Period | Time | Zone | Winner |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nov 30, 2024 | 2 | 00:00 | Neutral | Malkin |
| Nov 30, 2024 | 1 | 00:00 | Neutral | Backlund |
| Oct 22, 2024 | OT | 02:48 | Offensive | Backlund |
| Oct 22, 2024 | 2 | 10:25 | Offensive | Malkin |
| Oct 22, 2024 | 1 | 14:51 | Offensive | Malkin |
| Oct 22, 2024 | 1 | 10:17 | Defensive | Backlund |