But they needed Trocheck to win three defensive-zone faceoffs within the final 1:11 to clinch the victory after the Sharks had pulled within 6-5 on a pair of late goals.

Source: https://nypost.com/2023/12/03/sports/unlikely-top-6-jonny-brodzinski-shines-in-role-against-sharks/

Drawn in the tricky Group C, India are pooled with Malaysia, Chinese Taipei and Australia, needing to finish top two after factoring in all the intricate faceoffs.

Source: https://indianexpress.com/article/sports/badminton/can-pv-sindhu-inspire-india-to-win-the-sudirman-cup-8608137/

In Horvat’s case this is a little bit contextual since he takes so many defensive zone faceoffs.

Source: https://theprovince.com/sports/hockey/nhl/vancouver-canucks/by-the-numbers-special-teams-anything-but-for-vancouver

Now, there’s an emphasis on his performance in the ’ defensive zone, on winning faceoffs and on continuing to make plays.

Source: https://chicago.suntimes.com/blackhawks/2023/12/27/24016675/praised-by-wayne-gretzky-blackhawks-rookie-connor-bedard-aiming-for-complete-game

Poitras recorded a goal and was 58.8% in faceoffs in 18:27 minutes of ice time in the loss.

Source: https://nesn.com/2023/10/bruins-top-prospects-making-decision-very-difficult-for-boston-as-season-nears/

They ranked 23rd in the league at an aggregate 48.6 in two seasons under head coach Gerard Gallant, who put little emphasis on faceoffs.

Source: https://nypost.com/2023/12/26/sports/michael-peca-turbo-charging-rangers-could-get-him-hired-away/