Dec 1, 2022 · PPG Paints Arena, Pittsburgh
VGK edged the faceoff circle, winning 51.9% of 52 draws. Sidney Crosby led all players, going 9-for-22 (40.9%). The biggest gap was in the defensive zone, where VGK won 58.8% of draws.
Zone Breakdown
Offensive Zone
47.6%
52.4%
PIT 10W
21 total
VGK 11W
Defensive Zone
41.2%
58.8%
PIT 7W
17 total
VGK 10W
Neutral Zone
57.1%
42.9%
PIT 8W
14 total
VGK 6W
Period Breakdown
1st Period
50%
50%
PIT 7W
14 total
VGK 7W
2nd Period
41.2%
58.8%
PIT 7W
17 total
VGK 10W
3rd Period
52.4%
47.6%
PIT 11W
21 total
VGK 10W
Player Faceoff Stats
PIT (Home)
| Player | FO% | W-L | OZ | DZ | NZ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sidney Crosby | 40.9% | 9-13 | 5-3 | 1-6 | 3-4 |
| Evgeni Malkin | 63.6% | 7-4 | 2-1 | 2-1 | 3-2 |
| Teddy Blueger | 44.4% | 4-5 | 0-5 | 2-0 | 2-0 |
| Jeff Carter | 66.7% | 4-2 | 2-1 | 2-1 | - |
| Ryan Poehling | 0.0% | 0-2 | 0-1 | 0-1 | - |
| Bryan Rust | 100.0% | 1-0 | 1-0 | - | - |
| Jason Zucker | 0.0% | 0-1 | - | 0-1 | - |
VGK (Away)
| Player | FO% | W-L | OZ | DZ | NZ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jack Eichel | 38.5% | 5-8 | 2-3 | 3-2 | 0-3 |
| William Karlsson | 58.3% | 7-5 | 2-2 | 4-1 | 1-2 |
| Nicolas Roy | 45.5% | 5-6 | 1-2 | 1-3 | 3-1 |
| Chandler Stephenson | 75.0% | 6-2 | 5-2 | - | 1-0 |
| Jake Leschyshyn | 57.1% | 4-3 | 1-1 | 2-0 | 1-2 |
| William Carrier | 0.0% | 0-1 | - | 0-1 | - |