Mikael Backlund vs Nick Schmaltz — Faceoff Head-to-Head
Predicted Winner
Mikael Backlund
57.7% - 42.3%
All Seasons FO%
49.1%
Backlund
H2H Record
37-26
63 meetings
All Seasons FO%
42.3%
Schmaltz
Stats Comparison
| Stat | Backlund | Schmaltz |
|---|---|---|
| Shoots | L | R |
| Position | C | C |
| All Seasons Faceoffs | 17,466 | 3,981 |
| All Seasons FO% | 49.1% | 42.3% |
Head-to-Head by Zone
Offensive Zone
3-18
21 faceoffs
Defensive Zone
26-0
26 faceoffs
Neutral Zone
8-8
16 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 |
| Jan 2, 2025 | 2 | 14:35 | Offensive | Backlund |
| Jan 2, 2025 | 1 | 02:25 | Neutral | Schmaltz |
| Oct 30, 2024 | 2 | 14:51 | Defensive | Backlund |
| Oct 30, 2024 | 1 | 12:18 | Offensive | Schmaltz |
| Apr 14, 2024 | 2 | 10:23 | Defensive | Backlund |
| Apr 14, 2024 | 2 | 06:48 | Defensive | Backlund |