A Note To Readers
I'm slowing the site's pace in order to have more time to spend on research. I wrote a brief note updating the readers.
Read MoreSpecial Teams Spotlight: Faceoff Cost-Benefit and the Philadelphia Flyers
The Philadelphia Flyers had a nice set faceoff play that involved player movement and isolating the open man. But is movement off the faceoff worth the loss in time efficiency?
Read MoreIs Dumping the Puck Damaging on the Power Play?
I begin my look at tracked zone entry power play data by comparing it to what Corey Sznajder found two seasons ago.
Read MoreWill Dion Phaneuf Help The Senators' Power Play?
Will the Phaneuf trade help the Senators' power play? And has he left the Leafs' top unit in good hands?
Read MoreSpecial Teams Spotlight: Lightning Strikes Two Men Up
With a refined set play, the Lightning 5-on-3 unit tore apart the Pittsburgh Penguins
Read MoreWhat Makes The Washington Capitals Power Play So Good?
I use video, diagrams, and micro-stats to detail more than you ever thought you wanted to know about the Washington Capitals' dynamic power play.
Read MoreSpecial Teams Spotlight: Radko Gudas and Penalty Kill Clears
Radko Gudas had a pretty impressive game on the penalty kill against the Toronto Maple Leafs, but was that the real him? How does his ability to clear the puck stack up to his teammates.
Read MoreWhy I Believe in "Structured Creativity" on the Power Play
I discuss another of my foundational pillars on the power play, the buzzword "structured creativity" and why it's important.
Read MoreSpecial Teams Spotlight: Shot Selection on the Power Play
The Flyers' power play struggled early because of a lack of shots. Have they been too timid about shooting or have they struggled to produce good looks?
Read MoreHere's How to Jump-Start P.K. Subban and the Montreal Canadiens' PP
The Montreal Canadiens' power play has been 29th in the league since December 1st, and P.K. Subban has two power play goals all year. Here's how to fix that.
Read MoreIntroducing One-Timer Charts: The Newest Way to Visualize Puck Movement
How much success has each team had on one-timers on the power play? Using a new chart I developed, I looked to answer that question.
Read MoreStatistically Analyzing Hockey's One-Timer
The one-timer is the most dangerous shot in hockey, but is it the most effective? I look into the numbers to uncover the answer.
Read MoreSpecial Teams Spotlight: When not to go for a line change
The Toronto Maple Leafs learned an important lesson the hard way against the San Jose Sharks.
Read MoreSpecial Teams Spotlight: What in the Hell was This?
The Montreal Canadiens attempted a neutral zone PP regroup the other day. It didn't work.
Read MoreSpecial Teams Spotlight - Drop Pass Loop Entry
The New York Islanders have on occasion used a pretty cool drop pass play to enter the zone on the power play.
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