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Originally Posted by opendoor
Teams that are trailing tend to have better shot differentials than teams that are leading due to the latter sitting back and protecting the lead. Over a small sample a poor performing team can have a better shot differential than they otherwise would simply by virtue of the fact that they've been playing from behind a lot.
Not saying that's what's behind the Flames' numbers, but I'd avoid reading too much into stats like that over a 5 game sample. These things usually take 20+ games to start to shake themselves out.
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While that is true, it does not apply to the Flames this year.
The only game that the Flames were behind, and behind in shots, was the Nucks game. And by no means do I think the NUcks were sitting back protecting a lead - the Flames took over that game in the 3rd (and the Nucks only evened up the shots with a late 3rd period push back).
The Flames dominated early against the Sharks, Oilers and Avs. They started slowly against the Ducks for about 10 minutes, but then took over the game for the next 30 or so, before letting it slip in the 3rd.
Say what you want about them defensively this year, but they are full marks for offensive chances and the shots on goal stat.