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Originally Posted by Resolute 14
Those stats don't say the Oilers are a better team, merely that they have probably possessed the puck better to this point. There are many possible explanations, including score effects. Opponents who are leading tend to play more passive styles. Also, the Oilers have actually had an easy schedule to this point. Their Corsi and Fenwick will likely trend down as they face more difficult opposition.
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I think as long as people keep these advanced stats in perspective, they can be interesting to see where teams are doing well and where they need improvement.
My problem with them is that they are just one small piece of the puzzle where the final outcome is measured simply as wins and losses (or goals for and against). A lot of people use advanced stats like they are the bigger picture when in fact, they are a just one tool and not all that significant in the big picture.
I think part of my dislike and mistrust of them is that for the last 5 years at least, we have had to hear Oiler fans use them to prop up their team when the results the whole time have been terrible.