Scouting Report
These two are closely matched in overall FO% (50.0% vs 49.8%).
Prediction Breakdown
Model
XGBoost ML Model
Overall FO% (Bayesian)
McCann 50.0% vs Backlund 49.8% (+0.2%)
Offensive zone
McCann 79.2%
Defensive zone
Backlund 83.2%
Neutral zone
Backlund 55.8%
Result
Mikael Backlund favored at 53.3%
46.7%
53.3%
McCann
Backlund
No head-to-head faceoffs recorded
Situation Matchup
Situation
McCann
Backlund
Edge
Even Strength
44.4% (18)
50.5% (944)
-6.1%
Power Play
100.0% (2)
51.5% (66)
+48.5%
On power play, McCann has a +48.5% edge.
Handedness & Splits
Handedness
Backlund shoots left. McCann is 53.8% vs left-shot opponents (13).
McCann shoots left. Backlund is 49.9% vs left-shot opponents (938).
Home / Away
McCann
Backlund
Home
53.8% (13)
48.1% (636)
Away
42.9% (7)
51.4% (671)
By Period
McCann
Backlund
P1
50.0%
45.4%
P2
33.3%
54.1%
P3
75.0%
49.2%
OT
0.0%
55.6%
Final 5 min
50.0%
48.5%
Recent Form
Player
Last 50
Last 200
Career
McCann
46.0%▬
45.0%
50.0%
Backlund
50.0%▬
50.0%
49.8%