Shot placement isn't considered in xGA because that stat is meant to measure skater vs. skater play, rather than shooter vs. goalie. Good shooters will routinely outperform their xGF, good goalies will routinely outperform their xGA.
I don't complain about my spoon because it doesn't cut beefsteak.
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