Jan 3, 2026 · Prudential Center, Newark
NJD edged the faceoff circle, winning 51.9% of 54 draws. Nico Hischier led all players, going 12-for-20 (60.0%). The biggest gap was in the neutral zone, where NJD won 60% of draws.
Zone Breakdown
Offensive Zone
44%
56%
NJD 11W
25 total
UTA 14W
Defensive Zone
57.1%
42.9%
NJD 8W
14 total
UTA 6W
Neutral Zone
60%
40%
NJD 9W
15 total
UTA 6W
Period Breakdown
1st Period
50%
50%
NJD 11W
22 total
UTA 11W
2nd Period
61.1%
38.9%
NJD 11W
18 total
UTA 7W
3rd Period
42.9%
57.1%
NJD 6W
14 total
UTA 8W
Player Faceoff Stats
NJD (Home)
| Player | FO% | W-L | OZ | DZ | NZ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nico Hischier | 60.0% | 12-8 | 4-3 | 5-3 | 3-2 |
| Cody Glass | 50.0% | 8-8 | 2-3 | 2-2 | 4-3 |
| Luke Glendening | 42.9% | 3-4 | 1-3 | - | 2-1 |
| Dawson Mercer | 16.7% | 1-5 | 1-4 | 0-1 | - |
| Timo Meier | 50.0% | 1-1 | 1-1 | - | - |
| Jesper Bratt | 100.0% | 1-0 | 1-0 | - | - |
| Juho Lammikko | 100.0% | 1-0 | - | 1-0 | - |
| Stefan Noesen | 100.0% | 1-0 | 1-0 | - | - |
UTA (Away)
| Player | FO% | W-L | OZ | DZ | NZ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nick Schmaltz | 52.9% | 9-8 | 8-1 | 0-3 | 1-4 |
| Kevin Stenlund | 58.3% | 7-5 | 2-2 | 3-2 | 2-1 |
| Barrett Hayton | 45.5% | 5-6 | 2-4 | 2-0 | 1-2 |
| Jack McBain | 33.3% | 3-6 | 2-2 | 1-3 | 0-1 |
| Alexander Kerfoot | 33.3% | 1-2 | 0-2 | - | 1-0 |
| Lawson Crouse | 0.0% | 0-1 | - | - | 0-1 |
| Dylan Guenther | 100.0% | 1-0 | - | - | 1-0 |