Dec 29, 2010 · Xcel Energy Center, St. Paul
SJS edged the faceoff circle, winning 51% of 49 draws. Joe Thornton led all players, going 6-for-17 (35.3%). The biggest gap was in the offensive zone, where SJS won 64.3% of draws.
Zone Breakdown
Offensive Zone
35.7%
64.3%
MIN 5W
14 total
SJS 9W
Defensive Zone
60%
40%
MIN 9W
15 total
SJS 6W
Neutral Zone
50%
50%
MIN 10W
20 total
SJS 10W
Period Breakdown
1st Period
46.7%
53.3%
MIN 7W
15 total
SJS 8W
2nd Period
50%
50%
MIN 7W
14 total
SJS 7W
3rd Period
50%
50%
MIN 10W
20 total
SJS 10W
Player Faceoff Stats
MIN (Home)
| Player | FO% | W-L | OZ | DZ | NZ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mikko Koivu | 28.6% | 4-10 | 1-4 | 0-1 | 3-5 |
| Kyle Brodziak | 78.6% | 11-3 | 1-1 | 7-1 | 3-1 |
| John Madden | 46.2% | 6-7 | 1-1 | 2-2 | 3-4 |
| Matt Cullen | 50.0% | 3-3 | 2-3 | - | 1-0 |
| Antti Miettinen | 0.0% | 0-2 | - | 0-2 | - |
SJS (Away)
| Player | FO% | W-L | OZ | DZ | NZ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Joe Thornton | 35.3% | 6-11 | 2-1 | 0-6 | 4-4 |
| Logan Couture | 75.0% | 9-3 | 4-1 | 2-0 | 3-2 |
| Patrick Marleau | 40.0% | 4-6 | 1-1 | 1-3 | 2-2 |
| Scott Nichol | 60.0% | 6-4 | 2-2 | 3-0 | 1-2 |