May 6, 2021 · PPG Paints Arena, Pittsburgh
PIT edged the faceoff circle, winning 52% of 50 draws. Sidney Crosby led all players, going 11-for-20 (55.0%). The biggest gap was in the neutral zone, where PIT won 57.9% of draws.
Zone Breakdown
Offensive Zone
47.4%
52.6%
PIT 9W
19 total
BUF 10W
Defensive Zone
50%
50%
PIT 6W
12 total
BUF 6W
Neutral Zone
57.9%
42.1%
PIT 11W
19 total
BUF 8W
Period Breakdown
1st Period
57.1%
42.9%
PIT 8W
14 total
BUF 6W
2nd Period
38.9%
61.1%
PIT 7W
18 total
BUF 11W
3rd Period
61.1%
38.9%
PIT 11W
18 total
BUF 7W
Player Faceoff Stats
PIT (Home)
| Player | FO% | W-L | OZ | DZ | NZ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sidney Crosby | 55.0% | 11-9 | 4-1 | 1-3 | 6-5 |
| Jeff Carter | 35.7% | 5-9 | 1-7 | 3-2 | 1-0 |
| Evgeni Malkin | 66.7% | 6-3 | 3-0 | 1-1 | 2-2 |
| Teddy Blueger | 40.0% | 2-3 | 0-2 | - | 2-1 |
| Jason Zucker | 100.0% | 1-0 | 1-0 | - | - |
| Frederick Gaudreau | 100.0% | 1-0 | - | 1-0 | - |
BUF (Away)
| Player | FO% | W-L | OZ | DZ | NZ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Casey Mittelstadt | 44.4% | 8-10 | 4-2 | 1-3 | 3-5 |
| Sam Reinhart | 53.3% | 8-7 | 4-1 | 3-3 | 1-3 |
| Riley Sheahan | 53.8% | 7-6 | 2-4 | 2-0 | 3-2 |
| Dylan Cozens | 25.0% | 1-3 | 0-2 | - | 1-1 |