Scouting Report
Radek Faksa holds a +4.2% FO% edge overall.
Prediction Breakdown
Model
XGBoost ML Model
Overall FO% (Bayesian)
Backlund 49.8% vs Faksa 53.2% (-4.2%)
Offensive zone
Backlund 53.6%
Defensive zone
Backlund 61.7%
Neutral zone
Backlund 51.0%
Result
Mikael Backlund favored at 55.4%
55.4%
44.6%
Backlund
Faksa
No head-to-head faceoffs recorded
Situation Matchup
Situation
Backlund
Faksa
Edge
Even Strength
50.5% (944)
56.4% (289)
-5.9%
Power Play
51.5% (66)
0.0% (2)
+51.5%
Penalty Kill
47.1% (297)
49.2% (126)
-2.1%
On power play, Backlund has a +51.5% edge.
Handedness & Splits
Handedness
Faksa shoots left. Backlund is 49.9% vs left-shot opponents (938).
Backlund shoots left. Faksa is 54.6% vs left-shot opponents (273).
Home / Away
Backlund
Faksa
Home
48.1% (636)
54.9% (182)
Away
51.4% (671)
53.2% (235)
By Period
Backlund
Faksa
P1
45.4%
61.1%
P2
54.1%
51.3%
P3
49.2%
50.0%
Final 5 min
48.5%
49.1%
Recent Form
Player
Last 50
Last 200
Career
Backlund
50.0%▬
50.0%
49.8%
Faksa
54.0%▲
50.5%
54.0%