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Originally Posted by EldrickOnIce
Graphic representation of what fancy stats show for Canadian teams, to Nov 12
(from our friend Travis Yost)
Simply shows why many are predicting a fall. |
The thing that separates the Flames from the other teams is blocked shots. As I said in another post, I think they are as much (or more) a defensive play as an offensive one as far as the Flames are concerned.
The cumulative difference from the ongoing large number of blocked shots accounts for much of the separation between the Flames and other teams.
Edit: also, Edmonton is at the top of the chart - what does that tell you?