Mikael Backlund vs Scott Laughton
2025-26 · Faceoff Head-to-Head
Scouting Report
Scott Laughton holds a +7.1% FO% edge overall.
Prediction Breakdown
Model
XGBoost ML Model
Overall FO% (Bayesian)
Backlund 49.7% vs Laughton 55.9% (-7.1%)
H2H factor
Not applied (3 meetings, need 10+)
Offensive zone
Backlund 60.3%
Defensive zone
Backlund 59.3%
Neutral zone
Backlund 58.8%
Result
Mikael Backlund favored at 59.6%
59.6%
40.4%
Backlund
Laughton
Head-to-Head Record
1
-
2
(3 meetings)
1
2
Backlund
Laughton
Zone Breakdown
Offensive Zone
Edge: Backlund
1
0
Backlund
Laughton
1 total
Defensive Zone
Edge: Laughton
0
2
Backlund
Laughton
2 total
Situation Matchup
Situation
Backlund
Laughton
Edge
Even Strength
50.1% (930)
54.5% (488)
-4.4%
Power Play
51.5% (66)
85.7% (7)
-34.2%
Penalty Kill
47.8% (293)
63.4% (142)
-15.6%
On power play, Laughton has a +34.2% edge.
Handedness & Splits
Handedness
Laughton shoots left. Backlund is 49.8% vs left-shot opponents (926).
Backlund shoots left. Laughton is 57.8% vs left-shot opponents (427).
Home / Away
Backlund
Laughton
Home
48.1% (636)
57.5% (275)
Away
51.1% (653)
56.4% (362)
By Period
Backlund
Laughton
P1
45.2%
56.0%
P2
54.2%
61.8%
P3
48.8%
52.1%
OT
55.6%
100.0%
Final 5 min
48.5%
56.9%
Recent Form
Player
Last 50
Last 200
Career
Backlund
46.0%▼
48.5%
49.7%
Laughton
56.0%▬
56.5%
56.8%
Recent Faceoffs
| Date | Period | Time | Zone | Winner |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 24, 2026 | 3 | 19:04 | Offensive | Mikael Backlund |
| Mar 24, 2026 | 3 | 09:20 | Defensive | Scott Laughton |
| Feb 2, 2026 | 2 | 17:46 | Defensive | Scott Laughton |