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An Introduction to Hockey Analytics Part 3: The Perils of Sample Size
There are two features of the game of hockey that make effective use of statistical analysis difficult. The first, as discussed in the last four parts (Part 2, linked at the bottom of this post) is the problem of Context, and as detailed in those posts, Hockey Stats have evolved so that we can take...
Expected versus Actual Goal Production: Why Montreal’s Offense is Underperforming
The biggest problem with the Montreal Canadiens’ offense this season has been an overall inability to convert on shots on net. The Habs average 31.7 shots per game, good for a tie for 7thin the league with the Philadelphia Flyers and Tampa Bay Lightning. The team shooting rate is only...
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