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Originally Posted by The Cobra
These stats are likely more skewed than the 5v5 stats, as you aren't comparing apples to apples, which is why the 5v5 stats are now widely used.
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Not really. Most people realize that 5v5 time is some of the most diverse minutes you'll get.
Huge difference between a defensive assignment shutting down Crosby in the defensive zone compared to an offensive zone faceoff against the fourth line.
Far difference between that of a third liner going up against another third line and third pairing compared to a shutdown line and top pairing covering that of a first liner.