Mar 15, 2025 · PPG Paints Arena, Pittsburgh
PIT controlled the faceoff circle, winning 55% of 60 draws. Nico Hischier led all players, going 12-for-22 (54.5%). The biggest gap was in the defensive zone, where PIT won 60% of draws.
Zone Breakdown
Offensive Zone
45.5%
54.5%
PIT 5W
11 total
NJD 6W
Defensive Zone
60%
40%
PIT 12W
20 total
NJD 8W
Neutral Zone
55.2%
44.8%
PIT 16W
29 total
NJD 13W
Period Breakdown
1st Period
58.8%
41.2%
PIT 10W
17 total
NJD 7W
2nd Period
75%
25%
PIT 12W
16 total
NJD 4W
3rd Period
40.7%
59.3%
PIT 11W
27 total
NJD 16W
Player Faceoff Stats
PIT (Home)
| Player | FO% | W-L | OZ | DZ | NZ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sidney Crosby | 60.0% | 12-8 | 3-0 | 6-4 | 3-4 |
| Evgeni Malkin | 57.1% | 8-6 | 1-2 | 1-2 | 6-2 |
| Blake Lizotte | 55.6% | 5-4 | 0-2 | 2-0 | 3-2 |
| Kevin Hayes | 62.5% | 5-3 | 1-0 | 0-2 | 4-1 |
| Noel Acciari | 42.9% | 3-4 | 0-2 | 3-0 | 0-2 |
| Danton Heinen | 0.0% | 0-1 | - | - | 0-1 |
| Philip Tomasino | 0.0% | 0-1 | - | - | 0-1 |
NJD (Away)
| Player | FO% | W-L | OZ | DZ | NZ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nico Hischier | 54.5% | 12-10 | 4-1 | 5-6 | 3-3 |
| Cody Glass | 37.5% | 6-10 | 1-1 | 0-3 | 5-6 |
| Curtis Lazar | 50.0% | 7-7 | 0-2 | 3-1 | 4-4 |
| Dawson Mercer | 33.3% | 1-2 | 1-1 | - | 0-1 |
| Stefan Noesen | 33.3% | 1-2 | - | 0-1 | 1-1 |
| Nathan Bastian | 0.0% | 0-2 | - | 0-1 | 0-1 |