May 8, 2021 · PPG Paints Arena, Pittsburgh
PIT edged the faceoff circle, winning 51.1% of 47 draws. Sidney Crosby led all players, going 12-for-21 (57.1%). The biggest gap was in the offensive zone, where BUF won 57.1% of draws.
Zone Breakdown
Offensive Zone
42.9%
57.1%
PIT 6W
14 total
BUF 8W
Defensive Zone
54.5%
45.5%
PIT 12W
22 total
BUF 10W
Neutral Zone
54.5%
45.5%
PIT 6W
11 total
BUF 5W
Period Breakdown
1st Period
50%
50%
PIT 7W
14 total
BUF 7W
2nd Period
50%
50%
PIT 5W
10 total
BUF 5W
3rd Period
52.2%
47.8%
PIT 12W
23 total
BUF 11W
Player Faceoff Stats
PIT (Home)
| Player | FO% | W-L | OZ | DZ | NZ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sidney Crosby | 57.1% | 12-9 | 2-3 | 6-3 | 4-3 |
| Jeff Carter | 50.0% | 8-8 | 1-3 | 6-4 | 1-1 |
| Evgeni Malkin | 40.0% | 2-3 | 2-1 | 0-2 | - |
| Teddy Blueger | 50.0% | 2-2 | 1-1 | - | 1-1 |
| Zachary Aston-Reese | 0.0% | 0-1 | - | 0-1 | - |
BUF (Away)
| Player | FO% | W-L | OZ | DZ | NZ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Casey Mittelstadt | 50.0% | 10-10 | 4-0 | 4-6 | 2-4 |
| Sam Reinhart | 40.0% | 6-9 | 1-3 | 3-4 | 2-2 |
| Riley Sheahan | 50.0% | 4-4 | 1-3 | 2-1 | 1-0 |
| Dylan Cozens | 100.0% | 3-0 | 2-0 | 1-0 | - |
| Rasmus Asplund | 0.0% | 0-1 | - | 0-1 | - |