Kaapo Kakko vs Mikael Backlund

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

Mikael Backlund holds a +1.4% FO% edge overall.

Prediction Breakdown
Model XGBoost ML Model
Overall FO% (Bayesian) Kakko 49.6% vs Backlund 49.8% (-1.4%)
H2H factor Not applied (2 meetings, need 10+)
Offensive zone Kakko 84.3%
Defensive zone Backlund 77.2%
Neutral zone Backlund 52.4%
Result Kaapo Kakko favored at 84.3%
84.3%
15.7%
Kakko Backlund
Head-to-Head Record
2 - 0 (2 meetings)
2
0
Kakko Backlund

Zone Breakdown

Offensive Zone
Edge: Kakko
2
0
Kakko Backlund
2 total

Situation Matchup

Situation
Kakko
Backlund
Edge
Even Strength
52.2% (23)
50.5% (944)
+1.7%
Power Play
37.5% (8)
51.5% (66)
-14.0%
On power play, Backlund has a +14.0% edge.

Handedness & Splits

Handedness
Backlund shoots left. Kakko is 50.0% vs left-shot opponents (22).
Kakko shoots left. Backlund is 49.9% vs left-shot opponents (938).
Home / Away
Kakko
Backlund
Home
43.8% (16)
48.1% (636)
Away
53.3% (15)
51.4% (671)
By Period
Kakko
Backlund
P1
60.0%
45.4%
P2
50.0%
54.1%
P3
36.4%
49.2%

Recent Form

Player
Last 50
Last 200
Career
Kakko
52.0%
47.8%
48.4%
Backlund
50.0%
50.0%
49.8%

Recent Faceoffs

Date Period Time Zone Winner
Jan 5, 2026 3 14:20 Offensive Kaapo Kakko
Jan 5, 2026 3 11:37 Offensive Kaapo Kakko