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Originally Posted by Weitz
The issue with +/- is that it is only based on goals and goals are a rare occurrence. A goal scored right when you step on the ice has a dramatic effect on your +/- where as 1 shot attempt against does not. Corsi takes the sudden and unexpected goal because someone made a bad change away from judging your play.
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Obviously.
But goals as you're stepping on or off the ice balance out over time, just as shots from the perimeter vs quality shots balance out.
That is the nature of stats.