NHL quarter-mark analytical takeaways: Surprises, letdowns to watch

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With U.S. Thanksgiving coming this week, we're roughly at the quarter mark of the NHL's 2021-22 season. So what are some early takeaways, both positive and negative, and what should we be watching going forward? hayyyshayyy takes an analytical look.

American Thanksgiving serves more purpose than just a day off from hockey in the NHL. For many, it’s an important benchmark in the season.

So far, Terry has exceeded his expected goal total and he probably won’t shoot 27 per cent forever. But what’s contributing to his success is a high shot rate relative to his teammates at 5-on-5 and driving to the slot. His mainstay centre’s passing has helped Terry's shooting, but they aren’t too predictable with Terry only taking shots. The winger’s passing the puck at a high rate too at 5-on-5, which is showing on the scoresheet as well.

Bobrovsky doesn’t have the toughest of workloads either thanks to a strong team in front of the blue paint. His shot rate against in all situations is just below average, as are the rate of shots from the slot area just in front of the crease. But importantly for the team is how he’s responded to that workload. Bobrovsky’s stopped 94 per cent of the shots he’s faced, and he’s saved about 11 goals above expected.With the good, we also have to take the bad.

Some of their struggles have been out of their control. The Golden Knights have been bitten hard by the injury bug with Mark Stone, Max Pacioretty, William Karlsson, and Shea Theodore all missing time at points this season. The Islanders, on the other hand, have had to manage without a home arena until just last week, and now are dealing with a COVID-19 outbreak.

 

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MikeyJ_MMA and a day off tomorrow..pretty dumb scheduling as usual by nhl..there have been 3 days this year with 2 games or less on the docket.then they jam a bunch in one day..could have made a schedule where canadian teams would play on thursday since canada gives 0 fucks about US holiday

hayyyshayyy So…the Blue Jackets didn’t surprise you?

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