BUF @ NJD

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Feb 25, 2026 · Prudential Center, Newark

NJD edged the faceoff circle, winning 53.7% of 54 draws. Nico Hischier led all players, going 11-for-24 (45.8%). The biggest gap was in the neutral zone, where NJD won 58.8% of draws.

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Overall Faceoffs (54 total)

Zone Breakdown

Offensive Zone
57.1%
42.9%
NJD 8W 14 total BUF 6W
Defensive Zone
47.8%
52.2%
NJD 11W 23 total BUF 12W
Neutral Zone
58.8%
41.2%
NJD 10W 17 total BUF 7W

Period Breakdown

1st Period
66.7%
33.3%
NJD 12W 18 total BUF 6W
2nd Period
45.5%
54.5%
NJD 10W 22 total BUF 12W
3rd Period
50%
50%
NJD 7W 14 total BUF 7W

Player Faceoff Stats

NJD (Home)

NJD (Home) player faceoff statistics
Player FO% W-L OZ DZ NZ
Nico Hischier 45.8% 11-13 3-4 3-7 5-2
Cody Glass 84.6% 11-2 - 8-0 3-2
Jack Hughes 37.5% 3-5 2-1 0-1 1-3
Nick Bjugstad 40.0% 2-3 1-1 0-2 1-0
Timo Meier 33.3% 1-2 1-0 0-2 -
Paul Cotter 100.0% 1-0 1-0 - -

BUF (Away)

BUF (Away) player faceoff statistics
Player FO% W-L OZ DZ NZ
Ryan McLeod 52.6% 10-9 0-4 8-3 2-2
Josh Norris 46.2% 6-7 4-1 1-4 1-2
Tage Thompson 30.0% 3-7 1-2 1-1 1-4
Tyson Kozak 71.4% 5-2 0-1 2-0 3-1
Josh Doan 0.0% 0-2 - 0-1 0-1
Noah Ostlund 0.0% 0-1 - 0-1 -
Peyton Krebs 100.0% 1-0 1-0 - -
Jason Zucker 0.0% 0-1 - 0-1 -
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