Mikael Backlund vs Noah Cates — Faceoff Head-to-Head
Predicted Winner
Mikael Backlund
57.2% - 42.8%
2025-26 FO%
50.7%
Backlund
H2H Record
7-3
10 meetings
2025-26 FO%
44.2%
Cates
Stats Comparison
| Stat | Backlund | Cates |
|---|---|---|
| Shoots | L | L |
| Position | C | L |
| 2025-26 Faceoffs | 962 | 677 |
| 2025-26 FO% | 50.7% | 44.2% |
Head-to-Head by Zone
Offensive Zone
0-1
1 faceoffs
Defensive Zone
5-1
6 faceoffs
Neutral Zone
2-1
3 faceoffs
Recent Faceoffs
| Date | Period | Time | Zone | Winner |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dec 31, 2025 | 3 | 17:24 | Defensive | Backlund |
| Nov 2, 2025 | 3 | 14:19 | Offensive | Cates |
| Nov 2, 2025 | 3 | 10:52 | Defensive | Backlund |
| Nov 2, 2025 | 3 | 00:59 | Defensive | Cates |
| Nov 2, 2025 | 2 | 17:13 | Neutral | Backlund |
| Nov 2, 2025 | 2 | 08:43 | Defensive | Backlund |
| Nov 2, 2025 | 2 | 00:06 | Neutral | Cates |
| Nov 2, 2025 | 2 | 00:00 | Neutral | Backlund |
| Nov 2, 2025 | 1 | 09:57 | Defensive | Backlund |
| Nov 2, 2025 | 1 | 09:49 | Defensive | Backlund |