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Originally Posted by Street Pharmacist
Lots of goals aren't scored on 5 bell opportunities. Rebounds, tips, etc are the main offense for most teams.
The reason Gio and Brodie are awesome defensively is because they allow less shots towards the net than the they get. Not because they make them take worse shots
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You are correct, of course, about where goals come from. However, I was including good tips and rebound saves as 5 bell opportunities. I do think that Gio and Brodie, while allowing less shots to reach the net, do force outside shots with speed and positioning. They reduce shots as well by being quick to the loose pucks and controlling them exceptionally well. They rarely eat the puck along the boards.