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Originally Posted by united
The article itself: https://statsbylopez.com/2017/02/24/...ggression-too/
In addition to the comparison of the curves above, we can assess the significance of the Flames’ increase using the Poisson distribution. Initially linked to hockey more than a decade ago by Alan Ryder, the Poisson distribution is appropriate for penalty outcomes given the fixed amount of time in each game and the discrete counts. Sure enough, the 55% rate increase is statistically significant when comparing mean penalties pre and post-hit, and it is quite unlikely that the difference could be accounted for by chance alone. For those scoring at home, the p-value is less than 0.0001, and the 95% confidence interval for the rate increase goes from 19% to 106%. |
Its disgusting that this has gone on and there has been no repercussions nor response from the league hoping people don't notice/don't care. I would be PO'd if i was a season ticket holder and paid to watch those games.