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How Did Analytics Impact the 2015-2016 Season?

Cody Reiff | August 4, 2016

We’re officially out of the ice age. Hockey analytics took another step forward in the 2015-2016 season as the revolution continues to sweep across the sport. Teams continued to expand…

How Lucky Can You Be: The Capitals and PDO

Ben Lutz | December 1, 2015

After a tremendous 22-game start for the Washington Capitals, many reasons for the team’s success are turning into valid explanations. The team is fantastic in puck possession. Justin Williams and…

Predicting the Unpredictable, Expected PDO: Central Division

Kyle Morton | July 28, 2015

With the rise of the influence of the analytics community over the landscape of hockey, many new statistics have come to the forefront of forward-thinking analysis. One of those stats,…

Predicting the Unpredictable, Expected PDO: Atlantic Division

Kyle Morton | July 24, 2015

With the rise of the influence of the analytics community over the landscape of hockey, many new statistics have come to the forefront of forward-thinking analysis. One of those stats,…

Predicting the Unpredictable: Expected PDO, Metropolitan Division

Kyle Morton | July 23, 2015

With the rise of the influence of the analytics community over the landscape of hockey, many new statistics have come to the forefront of forward-thinking analysis. One of those stats,…

Hockey 201: PDO

Kenneth Laws | June 26, 2015

Predictions are hardly ever perfect. But they are useful nonetheless. In advanced statistics, PDO is used as a predictor of future success. It’s fairly simple to understand as well. [Check…

Mike Hoffman: The Hot Streak is a Mirage

Sean Tierney | December 31, 2014

Mike Hoffman: The Hot Streak is a Mirage It’s easy to fall into the trap. Ottawa Senators forward Mike Hoffman lures you right in. Scoring pedigree? Check. Extensive professional experience?…

Cooking With Corsi: A Stanley Cup Recipe

Andrew Wilson | December 14, 2014

“Do advanced stats Lead to Playoff Success?” This is the question that so many people love to argue about. Regardless of your opinion on the advanced stats “revolution” odds are…

Evgeni Malkin: Goal Scoring Drought Just Bad Luck

Billy Nauman | February 16, 2013

Evgeni Malkin’s goal totals may be disappointing, but it’s just a matter of time before his luck changes and he ends the drought.

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