Analytics
Series Preview – Western Conference Final: Oilers vs. Avalanche
Speed, skill, and tight-checking hockey. These are the three things that we saw throughout most of the regular-season matchups between these two teams. The Avs took the first two regular-season contests by scores of 3-2 in overtime and 2-1 in a shootout before the Oilers unleashed their firepower in a 6-3 win in their final […]
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Inside the Stats: Basic Skater Stats
What’s a goal? What’s the point of points? How do I calculate plus/minus? If you have ever asked yourself these questions, you’re in the right place. In this entry of Inside the Stats we are going to quickly run through the absolute basics of NHL skater (i.e. not goaltender) stats. Many hockey fans already know […]
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