Jan 3, 2026 · Crypto.com Arena, Los Angeles
MIN edged the faceoff circle, winning 50.8% of 63 draws. Joel Eriksson Ek led all players, going 12-for-24 (50.0%). The biggest gap was in the offensive zone, where LAK won 63.6% of draws.
Zone Breakdown
Offensive Zone
63.6%
36.4%
LAK 14W
22 total
MIN 8W
Defensive Zone
47.4%
52.6%
LAK 9W
19 total
MIN 10W
Neutral Zone
36.4%
63.6%
LAK 8W
22 total
MIN 14W
Period Breakdown
1st Period
56.3%
43.8%
LAK 9W
16 total
MIN 7W
2nd Period
61.5%
38.5%
LAK 8W
13 total
MIN 5W
3rd Period
34.5%
65.5%
LAK 10W
29 total
MIN 19W
Overtime
80%
20%
LAK 4W
5 total
MIN 1W
Player Faceoff Stats
LAK (Home)
| Player | FO% | W-L | OZ | DZ | NZ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Anze Kopitar | 36.8% | 7-12 | 5-2 | 2-6 | 0-4 |
| Quinton Byfield | 55.6% | 10-8 | 3-3 | 3-1 | 4-4 |
| Alex Turcotte | 64.3% | 9-5 | 4-0 | 1-1 | 4-4 |
| Alex Laferriere | 40.0% | 2-3 | 0-2 | 2-1 | - |
| Samuel Helenius | 50.0% | 2-2 | 1-1 | 1-0 | 0-1 |
| Kevin Fiala | 0.0% | 0-1 | - | 0-1 | - |
| Joel Armia | 0.0% | 0-1 | - | - | 0-1 |
| Adrian Kempe | 100.0% | 1-0 | 1-0 | - | - |
MIN (Away)
| Player | FO% | W-L | OZ | DZ | NZ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Joel Eriksson Ek | 50.0% | 12-12 | 4-6 | 4-4 | 4-2 |
| Danila Yurov | 53.3% | 8-7 | 3-1 | 1-3 | 4-3 |
| Ryan Hartman | 61.5% | 8-5 | 0-3 | 3-0 | 5-2 |
| Nico Sturm | 33.3% | 3-6 | 1-4 | 1-1 | 1-1 |
| Mats Zuccarello | 0.0% | 0-1 | - | 0-1 | - |
| Vinnie Hinostroza | 100.0% | 1-0 | - | 1-0 | - |