Cutter Gauthier vs Mikael Backlund
2025-26 · Faceoff Head-to-Head
Scouting Report
These two are closely matched in overall FO% (49.5% vs 49.8%). Look for Backlund on defensive-zone draws (100% H2H, 6 meetings).
Prediction Breakdown
Model
XGBoost ML Model
Overall FO% (Bayesian)
Gauthier 49.7% vs Backlund 49.8% (-0.3%)
H2H factor
Backlund leads 7-5 in 12 meetings
Offensive zone
Gauthier 88.5%
Defensive zone
Backlund 89.9%
Neutral zone
Gauthier 51.0%
Result
Mikael Backlund favored at 56.9%
43.1%
56.9%
Gauthier
Backlund
Head-to-Head Record
5
-
7
(12 meetings)
5
7
Gauthier
Backlund
Last 10: Gauthier 5-5 Backlund
Zone Breakdown
Offensive Zone
Edge: Gauthier
4
0
Gauthier
Backlund
4 total
Defensive Zone
Edge: Backlund
0
6
Gauthier
Backlund
6 total
Neutral Zone
Even
1
1
Gauthier
Backlund
2 total
Situation Matchup
Situation
Gauthier
Backlund
Edge
Even Strength
44.0% (116)
50.5% (944)
-6.5%
Power Play
56.3% (87)
51.5% (66)
+4.8%
Penalty Kill
66.7% (3)
47.1% (297)
+19.6%
On penalty kill, Gauthier has a +19.6% edge.
Handedness & Splits
Handedness
Backlund shoots left. Gauthier is 52.2% vs left-shot opponents (134).
Gauthier shoots left. Backlund is 49.9% vs left-shot opponents (938).
Home / Away
Gauthier
Backlund
Home
53.1% (98)
48.1% (636)
Away
46.3% (108)
51.4% (671)
By Period
Gauthier
Backlund
P1
43.0%
45.4%
P2
55.4%
54.1%
P3
50.9%
49.2%
OT
57.1%
55.6%
Final 5 min
51.1%
48.5%
Recent Form
Player
Last 50
Last 200
Career
Gauthier
48.0%▼
50.0%
49.5%
Backlund
50.0%▬
50.0%
49.8%
Recent Faceoffs
| Date | Period | Time | Zone | Winner |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 26, 2026 | OT | 04:03 | Neutral | Cutter Gauthier |
| Mar 26, 2026 | OT | 00:00 | Neutral | Mikael Backlund |
| Mar 1, 2026 | OT | 04:35 | Offensive | Cutter Gauthier |
| Mar 1, 2026 | 3 | 12:32 | Defensive | Mikael Backlund |
| Mar 1, 2026 | 3 | 09:20 | Defensive | Mikael Backlund |
| Mar 1, 2026 | 3 | 05:52 | Defensive | Mikael Backlund |
| Mar 1, 2026 | 3 | 05:48 | Offensive | Cutter Gauthier |
| Mar 1, 2026 | 2 | 17:50 | Offensive | Cutter Gauthier |
| Mar 1, 2026 | 2 | 17:45 | Offensive | Cutter Gauthier |
| Mar 1, 2026 | 1 | 04:04 | Defensive | Mikael Backlund |
| Mar 1, 2026 | 1 | 03:50 | Defensive | Mikael Backlund |
| Mar 1, 2026 | 1 | 03:10 | Defensive | Mikael Backlund |