Mikael Backlund vs Nick Schmaltz — Faceoff Head-to-Head
Predicted Winner
Mikael Backlund
54.5% - 45.5%
2025-26 FO%
50.7%
Backlund
H2H Record
9-5
14 meetings
2025-26 FO%
47.0%
Schmaltz
Stats Comparison
| Stat | Backlund | Schmaltz |
|---|---|---|
| Shoots | L | R |
| Position | C | C |
| 2025-26 Faceoffs | 962 | 585 |
| 2025-26 FO% | 50.7% | 47.0% |
Head-to-Head by Zone
Offensive Zone
0-4
4 faceoffs
Defensive Zone
8-0
8 faceoffs
Neutral Zone
1-1
2 faceoffs
Recent Faceoffs
| Date | Period | Time | Zone | Winner |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dec 6, 2025 | 3 | 17:18 | Offensive | Schmaltz |
| Dec 6, 2025 | 3 | 15:00 | Defensive | Backlund |
| Dec 6, 2025 | 3 | 14:48 | Offensive | Schmaltz |
| Dec 6, 2025 | 3 | 04:18 | Defensive | Backlund |
| Dec 6, 2025 | 3 | 02:03 | Defensive | Backlund |
| Dec 6, 2025 | 2 | 12:59 | Defensive | Backlund |
| Dec 6, 2025 | 2 | 07:04 | Offensive | Schmaltz |
| Dec 6, 2025 | 2 | 00:09 | Defensive | Backlund |
| Dec 6, 2025 | 1 | 16:30 | Offensive | Schmaltz |
| Dec 6, 2025 | 1 | 00:16 | Neutral | Schmaltz |
| Oct 15, 2025 | 2 | 08:10 | Neutral | Backlund |
| Oct 15, 2025 | 2 | 03:06 | Defensive | Backlund |
| Oct 15, 2025 | 1 | 13:44 | Defensive | Backlund |
| Oct 15, 2025 | 1 | 13:16 | Defensive | Backlund |