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Originally Posted by SuperMatt18
That and the puck actually goes in the net with him on the ice.
Over the last two seasons:
Playoff Sam Bennett:
CF%: 54.2%
HDCF%: 52.9%
xGF%: 60.49%
On ice Shooting %: 12.5%
Regular Season Sam Bennett:
CF%: 54.4%
HDCF%: 56.7%
xGF%: 57.7%
On ice Shooting %: 7.51%
From an advanced metrics perspective he's pretty much the same guy, and really drives play and generates chances.
Only difference is in the playoffs Sam Bennett gets first line finish while on the ice, and regular season Sam Bennett gets 4th line finishing percentages.
Give him more skilled linemates and I bet that on-ice shooting percentage will jump up.
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Wow I always knew he had strong possession numbers in the regular season too but I never realized they were pretty much exactly the same as they are in the playoffs. That's very promising heading into this season where he will get a real chance with good players.
I really hope he comes out flying and can gain some confidence in the early part of the year. It would do wonders for this team for Bennett to even be a 40 point third line centre.