Dec 30, 2017 · Bridgestone Arena, Nashville
MIN edged the faceoff circle, winning 53.8% of 52 draws. Mikko Koivu led all players, going 11-for-20 (55.0%). The biggest gap was in the defensive zone, where MIN won 66.7% of draws.
Zone Breakdown
Offensive Zone
45.8%
54.2%
NSH 11W
24 total
MIN 13W
Defensive Zone
33.3%
66.7%
NSH 5W
15 total
MIN 10W
Neutral Zone
61.5%
38.5%
NSH 8W
13 total
MIN 5W
Period Breakdown
1st Period
42.1%
57.9%
NSH 8W
19 total
MIN 11W
2nd Period
50%
50%
NSH 6W
12 total
MIN 6W
3rd Period
47.6%
52.4%
NSH 10W
21 total
MIN 11W
Player Faceoff Stats
NSH (Home)
| Player | FO% | W-L | OZ | DZ | NZ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ryan Johansen | 56.3% | 9-7 | 6-4 | 0-3 | 3-0 |
| Kyle Turris | 18.2% | 2-9 | 1-3 | 0-4 | 1-2 |
| Colton Sissons | 36.4% | 4-7 | 1-4 | 3-2 | 0-1 |
| Nick Bonino | 75.0% | 6-2 | 2-1 | 2-0 | 2-1 |
| Frederick Gaudreau | 50.0% | 3-3 | 1-1 | 0-1 | 2-1 |
MIN (Away)
| Player | FO% | W-L | OZ | DZ | NZ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mikko Koivu | 55.0% | 11-9 | 5-3 | 2-2 | 4-4 |
| Charlie Coyle | 75.0% | 6-2 | 4-2 | 2-0 | - |
| Matt Cullen | 37.5% | 3-5 | 2-2 | 1-3 | - |
| Eric Staal | 62.5% | 5-3 | 2-2 | 3-0 | 0-1 |
| Daniel Winnik | 50.0% | 2-2 | 0-2 | 2-0 | - |
| Joel Eriksson Ek | 25.0% | 1-3 | - | - | 1-3 |