Nov 16, 2011 · First Niagara Center, Buffalo
BUF edged the faceoff circle, winning 53.7% of 54 draws. Paul Gaustad led all players, going 10-for-18 (55.6%). The biggest gap was in the defensive zone, where BUF won 61.5% of draws.
Zone Breakdown
Offensive Zone
44.4%
55.6%
BUF 8W
18 total
NJD 10W
Defensive Zone
61.5%
38.5%
BUF 8W
13 total
NJD 5W
Neutral Zone
56.5%
43.5%
BUF 13W
23 total
NJD 10W
Period Breakdown
1st Period
64.7%
35.3%
BUF 11W
17 total
NJD 6W
2nd Period
50%
50%
BUF 9W
18 total
NJD 9W
3rd Period
47.4%
52.6%
BUF 9W
19 total
NJD 10W
Player Faceoff Stats
BUF (Home)
| Player | FO% | W-L | OZ | DZ | NZ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paul Gaustad | 55.6% | 10-8 | 0-5 | 5-2 | 5-1 |
| Derek Roy | 66.7% | 10-5 | 6-3 | 0-1 | 4-1 |
| Brad Boyes | 33.3% | 3-6 | 0-1 | 2-2 | 1-3 |
| Matt Ellis | 40.0% | 2-3 | - | - | 2-3 |
| Luke Adam | 50.0% | 2-2 | 0-1 | 1-0 | 1-1 |
| Drew Stafford | 50.0% | 1-1 | 1-0 | - | 0-1 |
| Jason Pominville | 100.0% | 1-0 | 1-0 | - | - |
NJD (Away)
| Player | FO% | W-L | OZ | DZ | NZ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Patrik Elias | 17.6% | 3-14 | 1-5 | 0-5 | 2-4 |
| Ryan Carter | 30.8% | 4-9 | 1-3 | 1-1 | 2-5 |
| Adam Henrique | 70.0% | 7-3 | 3-0 | 1-0 | 3-3 |
| Brad Mills | 75.0% | 6-2 | 3-0 | 0-2 | 3-0 |
| Dainius Zubrus | 100.0% | 4-0 | 1-0 | 3-0 | - |
| David Clarkson | 100.0% | 1-0 | 1-0 | - | - |
| Zach Parise | 0.0% | 0-1 | - | - | 0-1 |