Apr 2, 2018 · Xcel Energy Center, St. Paul
MIN edged the faceoff circle, winning 54.5% of 55 draws. Eric Staal led all players, going 9-for-17 (52.9%). The biggest gap was in the defensive zone, where MIN won 63.2% of draws.
Zone Breakdown
Offensive Zone
50%
50%
MIN 9W
18 total
EDM 9W
Defensive Zone
63.2%
36.8%
MIN 12W
19 total
EDM 7W
Neutral Zone
50%
50%
MIN 9W
18 total
EDM 9W
Period Breakdown
1st Period
59.1%
40.9%
MIN 13W
22 total
EDM 9W
2nd Period
50%
50%
MIN 10W
20 total
EDM 10W
3rd Period
53.8%
46.2%
MIN 7W
13 total
EDM 6W
Player Faceoff Stats
MIN (Home)
| Player | FO% | W-L | OZ | DZ | NZ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Eric Staal | 52.9% | 9-8 | 2-4 | 5-2 | 2-2 |
| Mikko Koivu | 53.3% | 8-7 | 3-2 | 1-1 | 4-4 |
| Joel Eriksson Ek | 66.7% | 6-3 | 3-2 | 2-1 | 1-0 |
| Matt Cullen | 55.6% | 5-4 | 1-0 | 2-1 | 2-3 |
| Charlie Coyle | 40.0% | 2-3 | 0-1 | 2-2 | - |
EDM (Away)
| Player | FO% | W-L | OZ | DZ | NZ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ryan Strome | 56.3% | 9-7 | 5-2 | 1-3 | 3-2 |
| Leon Draisaitl | 61.5% | 8-5 | 2-2 | 2-2 | 4-1 |
| Michael Cammalleri | 25.0% | 3-9 | 2-4 | 1-4 | 0-1 |
| Jujhar Khaira | 50.0% | 4-4 | - | 3-2 | 1-2 |
| Connor McDavid | 20.0% | 1-4 | 0-1 | - | 1-3 |
| Zack Kassian | 0.0% | 0-1 | - | 0-1 | - |