Jan 2, 2014 · Xcel Energy Center, St. Paul
MIN edged the faceoff circle, winning 53.2% of 47 draws. Mikko Koivu led all players, going 12-for-19 (63.2%). The biggest gap was in the defensive zone, where BUF won 70% of draws.
Zone Breakdown
Offensive Zone
57.9%
42.1%
MIN 11W
19 total
BUF 8W
Defensive Zone
30%
70%
MIN 3W
10 total
BUF 7W
Neutral Zone
61.1%
38.9%
MIN 11W
18 total
BUF 7W
Period Breakdown
1st Period
68.8%
31.3%
MIN 11W
16 total
BUF 5W
2nd Period
61.1%
38.9%
MIN 11W
18 total
BUF 7W
3rd Period
23.1%
76.9%
MIN 3W
13 total
BUF 10W
Player Faceoff Stats
MIN (Home)
| Player | FO% | W-L | OZ | DZ | NZ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mikko Koivu | 63.2% | 12-7 | 5-1 | 1-4 | 6-2 |
| Charlie Coyle | 50.0% | 5-5 | 2-0 | 1-2 | 2-3 |
| Kyle Brodziak | 0.0% | 0-8 | 0-6 | - | 0-2 |
| Mikael Granlund | 71.4% | 5-2 | 1-1 | 1-1 | 3-0 |
| Jason Pominville | 100.0% | 2-0 | 2-0 | - | - |
| Nino Niederreiter | 100.0% | 1-0 | 1-0 | - | - |
BUF (Away)
| Player | FO% | W-L | OZ | DZ | NZ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Johan Larsson | 45.5% | 5-6 | 0-2 | 1-0 | 4-4 |
| Steve Ott | 72.7% | 8-3 | 3-2 | 4-1 | 1-0 |
| Tyler Ennis | 30.0% | 3-7 | 0-2 | 1-0 | 2-5 |
| Brian Flynn | 33.3% | 2-4 | 1-2 | 1-0 | 0-2 |
| Matt Ellis | 0.0% | 0-4 | 0-3 | 0-1 | - |
| Marcus Foligno | 66.7% | 2-1 | 2-0 | 0-1 | - |
| Zemgus Girgensons | 100.0% | 1-0 | 1-0 | - | - |
| Matt Moulson | 100.0% | 1-0 | 1-0 | - | - |