These stats would be a lot better if they somehow took into account the quality of shot. The classic argument is the oilers, they take 40 shots and give up 35 so they win the Corsi battle but 15 of the 35 shots they gave up were prime scoring opportunities while 30+ of the shots they took were from the perimeter.
Also they should take into account teams with a lead. A team that is up 5-1 isn't going to be pressing the offense as much as the other team gambling trying to catch up.
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