Jack Studnicka vs Mikael Backlund
2025-26 · Faceoff Head-to-Head
Scouting Report
Mikael Backlund holds a +11.9% FO% edge overall. Studnicka wins 39.5% vs left-shot opponents — Backlund shoots left.
Prediction Breakdown
Model
XGBoost ML Model
Overall FO% (Bayesian)
Studnicka 45.6% vs Backlund 49.8% (-11.9%)
Offensive zone
Studnicka 77.3%
Defensive zone
Backlund 79.3%
Neutral zone
Backlund 54.3%
Result
Mikael Backlund favored at 52.1%
47.9%
52.1%
Studnicka
Backlund
No head-to-head faceoffs recorded
Situation Matchup
Situation
Studnicka
Backlund
Edge
Even Strength
39.6% (53)
50.5% (944)
-10.9%
Power Play
0.0% (2)
51.5% (66)
-51.5%
Penalty Kill
33.3% (3)
47.1% (297)
-13.8%
On power play, Backlund has a +51.5% edge.
Handedness & Splits
Handedness
Backlund shoots left. Studnicka is 39.5% vs left-shot opponents (38).
Studnicka shoots right. Backlund is 49.6% vs right-shot opponents (369).
Home / Away
Studnicka
Backlund
Home
46.4% (28)
48.1% (636)
Away
30.0% (30)
51.4% (671)
By Period
Studnicka
Backlund
P1
25.0%
45.4%
P2
52.2%
54.1%
P3
33.3%
49.2%
Final 5 min
38.5%
48.5%
Recent Form
Player
Last 50
Last 200
Career
Studnicka
40.0%▬
39.5%
37.9%
Backlund
50.0%▬
50.0%
49.8%