Jan 4, 2026 · Nationwide Arena, Columbus
PIT edged the faceoff circle, winning 53.1% of 64 draws. Sidney Crosby led all players, going 14-for-28 (50.0%). The biggest gap was in the defensive zone, where CBJ won 68.2% of draws.
Zone Breakdown
Offensive Zone
37.5%
62.5%
CBJ 9W
24 total
PIT 15W
Defensive Zone
68.2%
31.8%
CBJ 15W
22 total
PIT 7W
Neutral Zone
33.3%
66.7%
CBJ 6W
18 total
PIT 12W
Period Breakdown
1st Period
43.5%
56.5%
CBJ 10W
23 total
PIT 13W
2nd Period
42.9%
57.1%
CBJ 9W
21 total
PIT 12W
3rd Period
55.6%
44.4%
CBJ 10W
18 total
PIT 8W
Overtime
50%
50%
CBJ 1W
2 total
PIT 1W
Player Faceoff Stats
CBJ (Home)
| Player | FO% | W-L | OZ | DZ | NZ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Charlie Coyle | 52.9% | 9-8 | 2-3 | 4-0 | 3-5 |
| Adam Fantilli | 37.5% | 6-10 | 2-2 | 2-2 | 2-6 |
| Brendan Gaunce | 64.3% | 9-5 | 0-3 | 8-1 | 1-1 |
| Cole Sillinger | 44.4% | 4-5 | 3-4 | 1-1 | - |
| Boone Jenner | 16.7% | 1-5 | 1-3 | 0-2 | - |
| Mason Marchment | 50.0% | 1-1 | 1-0 | 0-1 | - |
PIT (Away)
| Player | FO% | W-L | OZ | DZ | NZ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sidney Crosby | 50.0% | 14-14 | 7-3 | 3-8 | 4-3 |
| Ben Kindel | 76.9% | 10-3 | 6-0 | 2-2 | 2-1 |
| Noel Acciari | 54.5% | 6-5 | 0-4 | 2-0 | 4-1 |
| Tommy Novak | 20.0% | 1-4 | 0-1 | 0-3 | 1-0 |
| Blake Lizotte | 20.0% | 1-4 | 0-1 | 0-2 | 1-1 |
| Ville Koivunen | 100.0% | 2-0 | 2-0 | - | - |