Dec 7, 2025 · Madison Square Garden, New York
VGK edged the faceoff circle, winning 53.1% of 49 draws. Brett Howden led all players, going 11-for-15 (73.3%). The biggest gap was in the neutral zone, where VGK won 60% of draws.
Zone Breakdown
Offensive Zone
41.2%
58.8%
NYR 7W
17 total
VGK 10W
Defensive Zone
58.8%
41.2%
NYR 10W
17 total
VGK 7W
Neutral Zone
40%
60%
NYR 6W
15 total
VGK 9W
Period Breakdown
1st Period
41.2%
58.8%
NYR 7W
17 total
VGK 10W
2nd Period
50%
50%
NYR 10W
20 total
VGK 10W
3rd Period
50%
50%
NYR 5W
10 total
VGK 5W
Overtime
50%
50%
NYR 1W
2 total
VGK 1W
Player Faceoff Stats
NYR (Home)
| Player | FO% | W-L | OZ | DZ | NZ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vincent Trocheck | 53.8% | 7-6 | 2-2 | 2-2 | 3-2 |
| Mika Zibanejad | 41.7% | 5-7 | 3-2 | 2-3 | 0-2 |
| J.T. Miller | 62.5% | 5-3 | 1-2 | 2-1 | 2-0 |
| Noah Laba | 50.0% | 4-4 | 1-2 | 3-0 | 0-2 |
| Alexis Lafrenière | 0.0% | 0-3 | 0-1 | 0-1 | 0-1 |
| Sam Carrick | 33.3% | 1-2 | 0-1 | - | 1-1 |
| Will Cuylle | 50.0% | 1-1 | - | 1-0 | 0-1 |
VGK (Away)
| Player | FO% | W-L | OZ | DZ | NZ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brett Howden | 73.3% | 11-4 | 4-1 | 3-3 | 4-0 |
| Jack Eichel | 33.3% | 5-10 | 2-3 | 1-4 | 2-3 |
| Tomas Hertl | 53.8% | 7-6 | 3-3 | 3-1 | 1-2 |
| Reilly Smith | 66.7% | 2-1 | 1-0 | - | 1-1 |
| Brandon Saad | 0.0% | 0-1 | - | 0-1 | - |
| Mitch Marner | 100.0% | 1-0 | - | - | 1-0 |
| Braeden Bowman | 0.0% | 0-1 | - | 0-1 | - |