Originally Posted by
robmyatt
The average shot on Rask (35.9') is actually closer than Price (36.7)
so your theory of "my impression is that more of their opponent's shots come from a further distance and tend to be easier saves for Rask/Khudobin, whereas montreal's opponents get closer in and have a few more quality scoring chances per game. " is proven incorrect.
I wonder how the breakdowns of the shots are in terms of up-close, quality scoring chances per game (let's say within a 10' radius) versus a raw average alone, which may not tell the whole story. It still could translate to more up close scoring chances vs Price than vs Rask. Let's say for the sake of argument that it doesn't, and that per the raw average - Rask faces slightly further shots and slightly fewer quality chances.
EDIT: I just checked it - Price had 54 shots within a 10 foot radius and 22% of them were goals, while Rask had 67, and 14% were goals. This just makes Price look worse, strengthening the assertion that he doesn't look like the type of goalie who would carry a team far in the playoffs, when compared to Rask.
Last edited by ShawneePanthers; April 17, 2013 at 5:12 PM.
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