Mikael Backlund vs Tyson Kozak — Faceoff Head-to-Head
Predicted Winner
Even Matchup
2025-26 FO%
50.5%
Backlund
H2H Record
3-2
5 meetings
2025-26 FO%
49.3%
Kozak
Stats Comparison
| Stat | Backlund | Kozak |
|---|---|---|
| Shoots | L | L |
| Position | C | C |
| 2025-26 Faceoffs | 980 | 276 |
| 2025-26 FO% | 50.5% | 49.3% |
| vs Left Shooters | 50.4% (704) | 46.3% (201) |
| vs Right Shooters | 50.7% (276) | 57.3% (75) |
| Even Strength | 51.3% (712) | 49.4% (245) |
| Power Play | 52.9% (51) | 50.0% (4) |
| Penalty Kill | 47.5% (217) | 48.1% (27) |
| Home | 49.0% (449) | 44.7% (132) |
| Away | 51.8% (531) | 53.5% (144) |
Head-to-Head by Zone
Offensive Zone
1-1
2 faceoffs
Neutral Zone
2-1
3 faceoffs
Recent Faceoffs
| Date | Period | Time | Zone | Winner |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nov 19, 2025 | 3 | 10:02 | Neutral | Kozak |
| Nov 19, 2025 | 3 | 09:50 | Neutral | Backlund |
| Nov 19, 2025 | 2 | 10:21 | Neutral | Backlund |
| Nov 19, 2025 | 2 | 02:17 | Offensive | Backlund |
| Nov 19, 2025 | 2 | 01:52 | Offensive | Kozak |