Nov 16, 2017 · Xcel Energy Center, St. Paul
MIN edged the faceoff circle, winning 50.6% of 83 draws. Eric Staal led all players, going 16-for-24 (66.7%). The biggest gap was in the offensive zone, where MIN won 61.5% of draws.
Zone Breakdown
Offensive Zone
61.5%
38.5%
MIN 16W
26 total
NSH 10W
Defensive Zone
41.4%
58.6%
MIN 12W
29 total
NSH 17W
Neutral Zone
50%
50%
MIN 14W
28 total
NSH 14W
Period Breakdown
1st Period
39.1%
60.9%
MIN 9W
23 total
NSH 14W
2nd Period
62.1%
37.9%
MIN 18W
29 total
NSH 11W
3rd Period
48.4%
51.6%
MIN 15W
31 total
NSH 16W
Player Faceoff Stats
MIN (Home)
| Player | FO% | W-L | OZ | DZ | NZ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Eric Staal | 66.7% | 16-8 | 5-2 | 5-2 | 6-4 |
| Mikko Koivu | 30.0% | 6-14 | 3-5 | 0-4 | 3-5 |
| Matt Cullen | 41.2% | 7-10 | 2-3 | 5-4 | 0-3 |
| Joel Eriksson Ek | 70.0% | 7-3 | 2-0 | 0-1 | 5-2 |
| Luke Kunin | 37.5% | 3-5 | 2-0 | 1-5 | - |
| Mikael Granlund | 75.0% | 3-1 | 2-0 | 1-1 | - |
NSH (Away)
| Player | FO% | W-L | OZ | DZ | NZ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ryan Johansen | 75.0% | 18-6 | 4-3 | 8-2 | 6-1 |
| Kyle Turris | 27.8% | 5-13 | 3-1 | 0-4 | 2-8 |
| Colton Sissons | 41.2% | 7-10 | 3-5 | 3-3 | 1-2 |
| Nick Bonino | 60.0% | 9-6 | 0-2 | 5-1 | 4-3 |
| Calle Jarnkrok | 16.7% | 1-5 | 0-5 | 1-0 | - |
| Craig Smith | 33.3% | 1-2 | - | 0-2 | 1-0 |