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Originally Posted by Anduril
It's also an issue for the forwards on the PP when backdoor plays with a guy on his off wing is able to convert chances versus a strong side winger needing the extra moment to corral the pass, dramatically reducing the conversion chance.
It's also limiting in which direction you can have the high slot one timer when trying to shift a scorer into open space when the pass angle and direction is predictable when the passer and shooter are of the same hand.
Also for faceoffs, those who take draws on their strong side have a slight advantage in general.
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Strong side wingers on a one timer have to wait a fraction longer and have a worse angle to the far side but they have a better angle to the short side (which is the hardest for the goalie to cover because he’s moving from the opposite side of the net).