Nov 16, 2025 · Grand Casino Arena, St. Paul
MIN edged the faceoff circle, winning 51.9% of 54 draws. Joel Eriksson Ek led all players, going 13-for-23 (56.5%). The biggest gap was in the defensive zone, where MIN won 56% of draws.
Zone Breakdown
Offensive Zone
50%
50%
MIN 7W
14 total
VGK 7W
Defensive Zone
56%
44%
MIN 14W
25 total
VGK 11W
Neutral Zone
46.7%
53.3%
MIN 7W
15 total
VGK 8W
Period Breakdown
1st Period
45.5%
54.5%
MIN 10W
22 total
VGK 12W
2nd Period
46.2%
53.8%
MIN 6W
13 total
VGK 7W
3rd Period
60%
40%
MIN 9W
15 total
VGK 6W
Overtime
75%
25%
MIN 3W
4 total
VGK 1W
Player Faceoff Stats
MIN (Home)
| Player | FO% | W-L | OZ | DZ | NZ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Joel Eriksson Ek | 56.5% | 13-10 | 3-2 | 9-5 | 1-3 |
| Ryan Hartman | 44.4% | 4-5 | 0-1 | 2-3 | 2-1 |
| Danila Yurov | 16.7% | 1-5 | 0-3 | - | 1-2 |
| Ben Jones | 66.7% | 4-2 | 0-1 | 3-0 | 1-1 |
| Yakov Trenin | 60.0% | 3-2 | 2-0 | 0-2 | 1-0 |
| Vinnie Hinostroza | 50.0% | 1-1 | - | - | 1-1 |
| Mats Zuccarello | 50.0% | 1-1 | 1-0 | 0-1 | - |
| Matt Boldy | 100.0% | 1-0 | 1-0 | - | - |
VGK (Away)
| Player | FO% | W-L | OZ | DZ | NZ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tomas Hertl | 44.4% | 8-10 | 4-3 | 3-6 | 1-1 |
| Brett Howden | 50.0% | 6-6 | 0-2 | 2-2 | 4-2 |
| Jack Eichel | 36.4% | 4-7 | 1-1 | 2-5 | 1-1 |
| Colton Sissons | 50.0% | 5-5 | 0-1 | 3-1 | 2-3 |
| Mitch Marner | 100.0% | 3-0 | 2-0 | 1-0 | - |