Mikael Backlund vs Sean Couturier
2025-26 · Faceoff Head-to-Head
Scouting Report
Sean Couturier holds a +4.1% FO% edge overall.
Prediction Breakdown
Model
XGBoost ML Model
Overall FO% (Bayesian)
Backlund 49.8% vs Couturier 53.6% (-4.1%)
H2H factor
Not applied (4 meetings, need 10+)
Offensive zone
Couturier 60.5%
Defensive zone
Backlund 69.0%
Neutral zone
Backlund 52.9%
Result
Mikael Backlund favored at 54.2%
54.2%
45.8%
Backlund
Couturier
Head-to-Head Record
2
-
2
(4 meetings)
2
2
Backlund
Couturier
Zone Breakdown
Offensive Zone
Edge: Couturier
0
2
Backlund
Couturier
2 total
Defensive Zone
Edge: Backlund
2
0
Backlund
Couturier
2 total
Situation Matchup
Situation
Backlund
Couturier
Edge
Even Strength
50.5% (944)
53.9% (792)
-3.4%
Power Play
51.5% (66)
62.9% (70)
-11.4%
Penalty Kill
47.1% (297)
51.3% (234)
-4.2%
On power play, Couturier has a +11.4% edge.
Handedness & Splits
Handedness
Couturier shoots left. Backlund is 49.9% vs left-shot opponents (938).
Backlund shoots left. Couturier is 52.4% vs left-shot opponents (696).
Home / Away
Backlund
Couturier
Home
48.1% (636)
51.4% (541)
Away
51.4% (671)
56.4% (555)
By Period
Backlund
Couturier
P1
45.4%
56.0%
P2
54.1%
52.6%
P3
49.2%
54.3%
OT
55.6%
44.1%
Final 5 min
48.5%
55.3%
Recent Form
Player
Last 50
Last 200
Career
Backlund
50.0%▬
50.0%
49.8%
Couturier
64.0%▲
56.0%
53.9%
Recent Faceoffs
| Date | Period | Time | Zone | Winner |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nov 2, 2025 | 3 | 18:51 | Offensive | Sean Couturier |
| Nov 2, 2025 | 3 | 06:07 | Defensive | Mikael Backlund |
| Nov 2, 2025 | 3 | 01:43 | Defensive | Mikael Backlund |
| Nov 2, 2025 | 2 | 01:02 | Offensive | Sean Couturier |