Jonathan Huberdeau vs Mikael Backlund

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

Mikael Backlund holds a +5.4% FO% edge overall.

Prediction Breakdown
Model XGBoost ML Model
Overall FO% (Bayesian) Huberdeau 49.2% vs Backlund 49.8% (-5.4%)
Offensive zone Huberdeau 75.2%
Defensive zone Backlund 81.0%
Neutral zone Backlund 57.7%
Result Mikael Backlund favored at 54.5%
45.5%
54.5%
Huberdeau Backlund
No head-to-head faceoffs recorded

Situation Matchup

Situation
Huberdeau
Backlund
Edge
Even Strength
46.7% (15)
50.5% (944)
-3.8%
Power Play
0.0% (1)
51.5% (66)
-51.5%
Penalty Kill
50.0% (2)
47.1% (297)
+2.9%
On power play, Backlund has a +51.5% edge.

Handedness & Splits

Handedness
Backlund shoots left. Huberdeau is 28.6% vs left-shot opponents (7).
Huberdeau shoots left. Backlund is 49.9% vs left-shot opponents (938).
Home / Away
Huberdeau
Backlund
Home
42.9% (7)
48.1% (636)
Away
45.5% (11)
51.4% (671)
By Period
Huberdeau
Backlund
P1
25.0%
45.4%
P2
37.5%
54.1%
P3
66.7%
49.2%
Final 5 min
100.0%
48.5%

Recent Form

Player
Last 50
Last 200
Career
Huberdeau
34.0%
39.0%
44.4%
Backlund
50.0%
50.0%
49.8%