Feb 26, 2026 · PPG Paints Arena, Pittsburgh
NJD dominated the faceoff circle, winning 60% of 55 draws. Nico Hischier led all players, going 14-for-22 (63.6%). The biggest gap was in the offensive zone, where NJD won 68.4% of draws.
Zone Breakdown
Offensive Zone
31.6%
68.4%
PIT 6W
19 total
NJD 13W
Defensive Zone
52.4%
47.6%
PIT 11W
21 total
NJD 10W
Neutral Zone
33.3%
66.7%
PIT 5W
15 total
NJD 10W
Period Breakdown
1st Period
44.4%
55.6%
PIT 8W
18 total
NJD 10W
2nd Period
35.3%
64.7%
PIT 6W
17 total
NJD 11W
3rd Period
40%
60%
PIT 8W
20 total
NJD 12W
Player Faceoff Stats
PIT (Home)
| Player | FO% | W-L | OZ | DZ | NZ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Noel Acciari | 42.9% | 6-8 | 0-6 | 5-0 | 1-2 |
| Rickard Rakell | 30.0% | 3-7 | 0-3 | 1-2 | 2-2 |
| Blake Lizotte | 33.3% | 3-6 | 0-2 | 1-0 | 2-4 |
| Tommy Novak | 33.3% | 3-6 | 2-0 | 1-5 | 0-1 |
| Ben Kindel | 55.6% | 5-4 | 2-2 | 3-2 | - |
| Evgeni Malkin | 66.7% | 2-1 | 2-0 | 0-1 | - |
| Anthony Mantha | 0.0% | 0-1 | - | - | 0-1 |
NJD (Away)
| Player | FO% | W-L | OZ | DZ | NZ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nico Hischier | 63.6% | 14-8 | 6-3 | 5-3 | 3-2 |
| Jack Hughes | 38.9% | 7-11 | 3-1 | 1-7 | 3-3 |
| Nick Bjugstad | 62.5% | 5-3 | 0-2 | 2-1 | 3-0 |
| Cody Glass | 100.0% | 5-0 | 2-0 | 2-0 | 1-0 |
| Timo Meier | 100.0% | 2-0 | 2-0 | - | - |