Our recent losses coincide with a significant drop in our shooting percentage.
We've shot 4.9% over the course of our five losses, while having a 5v5 Corsi (Within 1) percentage of 52.3%. Our season average for shooting percentage is
10.48% (including the 5 losses) and our 5v5 Corsi (Within 1) is 45.8%.
These stats seem to jive with the eye test. We're playing well enough to win, but not getting the bounces. Earlier in the season, we were getting the bounces.
What's troubling: our shooting percentage is likely to continue to trend downwards. Since 2010 only one team has finished an 82 game season with a shooting percentage above 10.4%
What's positive: A sustained stretch of 4.9% shooting is unlikely and if that Corsi stays above 50%, a long-term drop in shooting percentage should be balanced out by the increase in shot-attempts.
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