Mikael Backlund vs Pavel Zacha — Faceoff Head-to-Head
Predicted Winner
Even Matchup
2025-26 FO%
50.5%
Backlund
H2H Record
6-4
10 meetings
2025-26 FO%
52.2%
Zacha
Stats Comparison
| Stat | Backlund | Zacha |
|---|---|---|
| Shoots | L | L |
| Position | C | C |
| 2025-26 Faceoffs | 980 | 645 |
| 2025-26 FO% | 50.5% | 52.2% |
| vs Left Shooters | 50.4% (704) | 53.6% (371) |
| vs Right Shooters | 50.7% (276) | 50.4% (274) |
| Even Strength | 51.3% (712) | 53.7% (497) |
| Power Play | 52.9% (51) | 54.8% (84) |
| Penalty Kill | 47.5% (217) | 37.5% (64) |
| Home | 49.0% (449) | 51.0% (335) |
| Away | 51.8% (531) | 53.5% (310) |
Head-to-Head by Zone
Offensive Zone
1-2
3 faceoffs
Defensive Zone
2-1
3 faceoffs
Neutral Zone
3-1
4 faceoffs
Recent Faceoffs
| Date | Period | Time | Zone | Winner |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 8, 2026 | 3 | 06:56 | Offensive | Backlund |
| Jan 8, 2026 | 3 | 03:14 | Defensive | Backlund |
| Jan 8, 2026 | 3 | 03:08 | Neutral | Backlund |
| Jan 8, 2026 | 3 | 00:00 | Neutral | Backlund |
| Jan 8, 2026 | 1 | 09:58 | Defensive | Zacha |
| Jan 8, 2026 | 1 | 06:31 | Offensive | Zacha |
| Jan 8, 2026 | 1 | 06:26 | Offensive | Zacha |
| Jan 8, 2026 | 1 | 00:00 | Neutral | Backlund |
| Dec 29, 2025 | 3 | 08:27 | Defensive | Backlund |
| Dec 29, 2025 | 1 | 18:06 | Neutral | Zacha |