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Justin Faulk

Detroit Red Wings
D Shoots: R ⟷ 6'0" ⚖ 217 lbs 🗓 1992-03-20 📍 South St.Paul, MN, USA
01 / SEASON GRADE

Performance vs Expectation

Position-adjusted · updates with every game
B
Verdict
Exceeding expectation
Solid bar: 32+ pts
84-game pace
42
2G · 3A · 10 GP
Form · last 10
Steady
5 pts (0.50/g) · season 0.50/g
Below (14)Avg (22)Solid (32)Top (48)Elite (65)

Through 10 games in 2026-2027, Justin Faulk has 2 goals and 3 assists for the Detroit Red Wings, a 42-point pace over 84. For a top-pairing defenseman, that grades out as B — exceeding expectation. Over his last 10 games he has 2G and 3A (5 points), a 0.50 points-per-game clip versus his season rate of 0.50.

02 / SEASON STATS

2026-2027 Season

10 GP
2 Goals
3 Assists
5 Points
+2 +/-
6 PIM
1 PPG
1 PPP
16 SOG
12.5 S%
6 Hits
19:19 TOI/GP
SeasonTeamGPGAPTS+/-PIMPPGSOGHITTOI/GP
2026-202710235+26116619:19
2025-202678162440-84221487022:01
2024-20257842832-93011248222:27
2023-20246022830-2391132021:58
2022-202382113950-4342196023:23
2021-202276163147+41431167023:12
2020-20215671825+11351117024:16
2019-20206951116-3321147020:34
2018-201982112435+9476217022:25
2017-20187682331-26483211022:16
2016-201775172037-18324225023:08
2015-201664162137-222712184024:03
2014-201582153449-19307238024:26
2013-20147652732-9372152023:25
2012-20133851015+115176024:00
2011-20126681422-16295101022:51
04 / PLAYOFFS

Career Playoffs

45 GP 4 G 16 A 20 PTS
Season Team GP GAPTS+/−PIMPPGSOGGWG
2024-2025
St. Louis Blues logo STL
7 1 2 3 +3 8 0 12 0
2021-2022
St. Louis Blues logo STL
12 1 7 8 -2 10 0 29 0
2020-2021
St. Louis Blues logo STL
2 0 0 0 -1 2 0 5 0
2019-2020
St. Louis Blues logo STL
9 1 0 1 0 2 0 9 0
2018-2019
Carolina Hurricanes logo CAR
15 1 7 8 +4 4 0 52 0
05 / ADVANCED

Advanced Stats

All values from the 2026-2027 regular season. Metrics not tracked that season are shown as —.

1.6 P/60 Points per 60 min
0.6 G/60 Goals per 60 min
9.6 CF/60 Shot attempts/60
31 SAtt Shot attempts
— FO% Faceoff win %
1.00 TK/GV 3 TK / 3 GV
9 BLK Blocked shots
1 GWG Game winners
0 OTG Overtime goals
07 / PUCKY EXCLUSIVE

Unique Metrics

Pucky-exclusive analytics derived from raw data

40.0% 1° Pts % 2 primary pts
50.0% Clutch 1 GWG+OTG
46s Shift Avg 254 total shifts
0.12 SAtt/Shift Shot generation rate
0.9 PEN/60 3 penalties
09 / GAME-LEVEL

Game-Level Analytics

Based on 10 games this season

Consistency Score
0.67
Std dev of pts/game (lower = more consistent)
Hot Streaks
0
No multi-point streaks
Cold Streaks
3
Longest: 2 games
Home vs Away Splits
SplitGPGAPTSSOGP/GP
🏠 Home 7 2 3 5 15 0.71
✈️ Away 3 0 0 0 1 0.00
Season Game Grid
0 pts 1 pt 2 pts 3+
10 games played 4 point games (40%) 1 multi-point
10 / GAME LOG

Last 10 Games

Date Opp Score GAPTS+/−SOGHITBLKTOI
2026-10-23 @ VAN team logo VAN W 5-2 0 0 0 +2 1 0 1 20:10
2026-10-21 @ SEA team logo SEA L 3-4 0 0 0 0 0 0 4 18:42
2026-10-17 SJS team logo SJS W 4-3 1 0 1 0 4 1 2 19:43
2026-10-15 PHI team logo PHI W 2-1 0 1 1 0 2 0 1 18:19
2026-10-13 NJD team logo NJD L 4-5 0 1 1 0 0 0 0 19:36
2026-10-10 @ MTL team logo MTL L 0-1 0 0 0 0 0 2 1 18:15
2026-10-09 SEA team logo SEA L 3-6 0 0 0 -3 2 0 0 18:05
2026-10-06 OTT team logo OTT W 5-3 1 1 2 +3 3 0 0 18:21
2026-10-04 WPJ team logo WPJ L 2-3 0 0 0 0 3 1 0 19:32
2026-10-02 NYR team logo NYR L 0-2 0 0 0 0 1 2 0 21:29
PUCKY COVERAGE

Justin Faulk in the news

  1. Recap · When Faceoffs Don't Tell the Whole Story: Florida's Comeback MagicThe Florida Panthers won 30 of 58 faceoffs against the Detroit Red Wings on Monday night. They also won the game 4-3, but those two facts have almost nothing to do with…
  2. Analysis · Detroit's Problem Was Finishing. Its Summer Was Everything Else.Detroit missed the playoffs for a tenth straight season, four points short, and the only real flaw was finishing: 19 goals below expected at 5-on-5, 29th in the NHL…
  3. Analysis · Detroit Has the Stars. Moritz Seider Does Everything. The Red Wings Keep Missing Anyway.DeBrincat, Raymond, Larkin, Kane and a 60-point Seider give Detroit a real top five. It missed anyway, because the bottom six craters and the crease split in half behind…
  4. Recap · Panthers Close Season With 8-1 Rout as Red Wings Miss Playoffs for 10th Straight YearThe Florida Panthers delivered a commanding 8-1 victory over the Detroit Red Wings Wednesday night at Amerant Bank Arena, showcasing offensive depth and defensive…
  5. Recap · Can Detroit's Faceoff Dominance Mask Their Expected Goals Problem Long Enough to Make the Playoffs?Dylan Larkin won 19 of 27 faceoffs Friday night, yet the Detroit Red Wings still allowed more expected goals than they generated in a 4-3 loss to the New Jersey Devils…
  6. Recap · How Two Teams Outside the Playoffs Just Delivered the Season's Most Compelling ShootoutZach Werenski scored in the shootout Tuesday night at Little Caesars Arena, helping the Columbus Blue Jackets complete a 4-3 victory over the Detroit Red Wings that had…
  7. Recap · Owen Tippett's Hat Trick Shows Philadelphia's Offensive Depth Is Finally SustainableOwen Tippett scored three goals and added an assist Sunday night at Little Caesars Arena, leading the Philadelphia Flyers to a 5-3 victory over Detroit that showcased…

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Justin Faulk — frequently asked

Is Justin Faulk still in the NHL?
Yes. Justin Faulk is on the Detroit Red Wings roster.
Is Justin Faulk having a good season?
Justin Faulk has 2G-3A-5P in 10 games (2026-2027), a 42-point pace over 84. For a top-pairing defenseman, that grades as B: a solid top-six pace. Over his last 10, he has 2G and 3A (5 pts).
How is Justin Faulk playing lately?
Across his last 10 games, Justin Faulk has 2 goals and 3 assists (5 points, 0.50 per game) versus a season rate of 0.50. He is roughly steady.
How many goals does Justin Faulk have in 2026-2027?
Justin Faulk has 2 goals in 10 games during the 2026-2027 NHL season with the Detroit Red Wings.
How many points does Justin Faulk have this season?
Justin Faulk has 5 points (2 goals, 3 assists) in 10 games in the 2026-2027 season.
How many points is Justin Faulk on pace for?
Through 10 games in 2026-2027, Justin Faulk is on pace for 42 points over the full 84-game season (5 so far).
What is Justin Faulk's career high in points?
Justin Faulk's career high is 50 points — 11G and 39A in 82 games in 2022-2023.
What team is Justin Faulk on?
Justin Faulk currently plays for the Detroit Red Wings in the NHL.
Is Justin Faulk playing tonight?
The Detroit Red Wings play next on October 25, 2026, on the road against the Calgary Flames.
How old is Justin Faulk?
Justin Faulk is 34 years old. He was born on March 20, 1992.
Where is Justin Faulk from?
Justin Faulk is from South St.Paul, MN, USA.
How much does Justin Faulk weigh?
Justin Faulk weighs 217 lb (98 kg).
What position does Justin Faulk play?
Justin Faulk plays defenseman for the Detroit Red Wings.
What number does Justin Faulk wear?
Justin Faulk is number 72 for the Detroit Red Wings.
Does Justin Faulk shoot left or right?
Justin Faulk shoots right-handed.
How many career points does Justin Faulk have?
Justin Faulk has 503 career NHL points in 1068 regular-season games.