Dec 16, 2025 · PPG Paints Arena, Pittsburgh
EDM dominated the faceoff circle, winning 62% of 50 draws. Sidney Crosby led all players, going 11-for-21 (52.4%). The biggest gap was in the neutral zone, where EDM won 73.9% of draws.
Zone Breakdown
Offensive Zone
52.9%
47.1%
PIT 9W
17 total
EDM 8W
Defensive Zone
40%
60%
PIT 4W
10 total
EDM 6W
Neutral Zone
26.1%
73.9%
PIT 6W
23 total
EDM 17W
Period Breakdown
1st Period
29.4%
70.6%
PIT 5W
17 total
EDM 12W
2nd Period
29.4%
70.6%
PIT 5W
17 total
EDM 12W
3rd Period
56.3%
43.8%
PIT 9W
16 total
EDM 7W
Player Faceoff Stats
PIT (Home)
| Player | FO% | W-L | OZ | DZ | NZ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sidney Crosby | 52.4% | 11-10 | 6-2 | 1-3 | 4-5 |
| Noel Acciari | 37.5% | 3-5 | 0-4 | 2-0 | 1-1 |
| Ben Kindel | 42.9% | 3-4 | 2-0 | 1-0 | 0-4 |
| Tommy Novak | 0.0% | 0-5 | - | 0-1 | 0-4 |
| Danton Heinen | 33.3% | 1-2 | 1-2 | - | - |
| Rickard Rakell | 0.0% | 0-2 | - | - | 0-2 |
| Kevin Hayes | 50.0% | 1-1 | - | 0-1 | 1-0 |
| Justin Brazeau | 0.0% | 0-1 | - | 0-1 | - |
| Rutger McGroarty | 0.0% | 0-1 | - | - | 0-1 |
EDM (Away)
| Player | FO% | W-L | OZ | DZ | NZ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Adam Henrique | 53.3% | 8-7 | 0-4 | 2-2 | 6-1 |
| Leon Draisaitl | 81.8% | 9-2 | 4-1 | - | 5-1 |
| Connor McDavid | 55.6% | 5-4 | 3-1 | 0-2 | 2-1 |
| Curtis Lazar | 83.3% | 5-1 | 0-1 | 3-0 | 2-0 |
| Vasily Podkolzin | 0.0% | 0-3 | 0-1 | - | 0-2 |
| Matt Savoie | 33.3% | 1-2 | 0-1 | - | 1-1 |
| Trent Frederic | 100.0% | 2-0 | - | 1-0 | 1-0 |
| Ryan Nugent-Hopkins | 100.0% | 1-0 | 1-0 | - | - |