Dec 2, 2011 · Xcel Energy Center, St. Paul
MIN controlled the faceoff circle, winning 56.1% of 57 draws. Patrik Elias led all players, going 12-for-20 (60.0%). The biggest gap was in the defensive zone, where MIN won 62.5% of draws.
Zone Breakdown
Offensive Zone
46.2%
53.8%
MIN 6W
13 total
NJD 7W
Defensive Zone
62.5%
37.5%
MIN 15W
24 total
NJD 9W
Neutral Zone
55%
45%
MIN 11W
20 total
NJD 9W
Period Breakdown
1st Period
47.4%
52.6%
MIN 9W
19 total
NJD 10W
2nd Period
66.7%
33.3%
MIN 12W
18 total
NJD 6W
3rd Period
55%
45%
MIN 11W
20 total
NJD 9W
Player Faceoff Stats
MIN (Home)
| Player | FO% | W-L | OZ | DZ | NZ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mikko Koivu | 63.2% | 12-7 | 2-2 | 5-2 | 5-3 |
| Kyle Brodziak | 50.0% | 9-9 | 1-3 | 5-2 | 3-4 |
| Matt Cullen | 50.0% | 8-8 | 2-2 | 3-5 | 3-1 |
| Cody Almond | 75.0% | 3-1 | 1-0 | 2-0 | 0-1 |
NJD (Away)
| Player | FO% | W-L | OZ | DZ | NZ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Patrik Elias | 60.0% | 12-8 | 4-2 | 4-4 | 4-2 |
| Adam Henrique | 31.3% | 5-11 | 1-0 | 1-5 | 3-6 |
| Ryan Carter | 55.6% | 5-4 | 0-2 | 4-1 | 1-1 |
| Tim Sestito | 40.0% | 2-3 | 1-1 | 0-1 | 1-1 |
| David Clarkson | 0.0% | 0-4 | 0-1 | 0-2 | 0-1 |
| Dainius Zubrus | 33.3% | 1-2 | 1-0 | 0-2 | - |