John Tavares vs Mikael Backlund — Faceoff Head-to-Head
Predicted Winner
John Tavares
57.5% - 42.5%
2025-26 FO%
59.2%
Tavares
H2H Record
4-2
6 meetings
2025-26 FO%
50.7%
Backlund
Stats Comparison
| Stat | Tavares | Backlund |
|---|---|---|
| Shoots | L | L |
| Position | C | C |
| 2025-26 Faceoffs | 840 | 962 |
| 2025-26 FO% | 59.2% | 50.7% |
Head-to-Head by Zone
Offensive Zone
3-0
3 faceoffs
Defensive Zone
1-2
3 faceoffs
Recent Faceoffs
| Date | Period | Time | Zone | Winner |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 28, 2025 | 3 | 17:16 | Offensive | Tavares |
| Oct 28, 2025 | 3 | 12:45 | Defensive | Backlund |
| Oct 28, 2025 | 3 | 03:33 | Defensive | Backlund |
| Oct 28, 2025 | 3 | 03:28 | Offensive | Tavares |
| Oct 28, 2025 | 2 | 19:07 | Defensive | Tavares |
| Oct 28, 2025 | 1 | 16:06 | Offensive | Tavares |