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Mikael Backlund

Calgary Flames
Position C
Age 37
Height 6'0"
Weight 206LBS
Shoots L
Birth Place Vasteras, SWE
Born Mar 16, 1989

Key Insights

2026-27
He gets almost nothing from long range

25.5% of his attempts are fired from beyond 45 feet.

14 long-range attempts, 135th of 138 forwards
Most of his shots come from a long way out

His average attempt comes from 31.9 feet.

55 located attempts, 131st of 138 forwards
He rarely gets into the dangerous areas of the ice

41.8% of his attempts come from inside 25 feet.

23 of 55 attempts, 116th of 138 forwards
He works the outside and rarely gets to the front of the net

41.8% of what he shoots comes from the slot.

23 attempts from inside the home plate, 116th of 138 forwards
When he shoots, it tends to be on target

71.4% of his unblocked attempts actually hit the net.

30 of 42 unblocked, 26th of 138 forwards
There is one shot he goes to more than any other

36.4% of his attempts are the wrist shot.

20 attempts, 0 goals
Scouting Report

Shooting Analysis

Situation
Outcome
Shooting % — Goals / SOG
Shots On Net % — SOG / Total Attempts
Avg. Distance — Feet from net
Low Vol
High Vol
Cold
Hot

xG is Digest’s estimated expected-goals model, derived from shot location, type and game state. Coverage depends on play-by-play availability for the selected season.

Player Bio Data
DOB Mar 16, 1989
Birth Place Vasteras, SWE
Height 6'0"
Weight 206 LBS
Shoots/Catches L