Analysis: We’re at the NHL all-star break, so let’s talk trophies
David Pastrnak of the Bruins leads the NHL in goals. By Neil Greenberg Neil Greenberg Reporter analyzing advanced sports statistics for The Washington Post Email Bio Follow January 25 at 7:07 AM The NHL’s all-star break offers a chance to assess which players and coaches are leading the races for postseason awards. Here are three midseason finalists for each major award and a case for one of those to earn the individual honor.
Plus, Pastrnak leads all skaters in point shares , a metric similar to baseball’s wins above replacement that seeks to distill everything a player does for his team into one number. Last year’s leader in point shares, Tampa Bay’s Nikita Kucherov, won the Hart, as did seven of the past 12 skaters to lead the league in the category.It’s hard to keep up with the records Carlson is breaking this season.
Bishop also leads the league in goals saved above average , which is the number of goals saved above and beyond that of an average netminder.Makar leads all rookies with 37 points in 41 games, and when he has been on the ice, the Avalanche has outscored opponents 47-37 at even strength with a 129-100 edge in high-danger scoring chances. The Canucks have been outscored 48-43 with Hughes on the ice, and the Sabres don’t tilt the ice as much with Olofsson skating as the Avalanche does with Makar.
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