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Originally Posted by Kovaz
Being first in the league in most defensive stats probably has more to do with it. If he doesn't win it'll be because of voter fatigue, not merit.
Boston gives up 1.47 expected goals/60 with Bergeron on the ice. No one else in the league is below 1.7.
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He also gets considerably more offensive zone starts (59.3%) than any of the Flames #1 line (who get 4-5% less offensive zone starts). Offensive zone starts can inflate a player's Corsi. Tkachuk's Enhanced +/- (24.6) is better than Bergeron (24.4). Only player better there is Weegar, who (quietly) should be leading the Norris race.