Week 8 Special Teams Goals Above Average Rankings

A lot of red during Montreal vs New Jersey on November 7th. 

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The number one and two teams this week remain the same and continue to separate from the field. The New Jersey Devils continue to convert on over 34% of their man advantages, giving them a commanding 14.5 power play goals above average. With 87 power plays, the Devils have had the second most opportunities in the league, creating a dominating scoring machine, racking up 30 goals, seven more than Ottawa and Winnipeg (tied for second with 23). The Islanders, sitting in last in the NHL in power play goals (9) and goals above average (-6.5), have had 70 chances with the man advantage, converting a measly 13% into goals.

The Bruins, who fired coach Jim Montgomery less than two weeks ago, are an anemic -4.5 power play goals above average while converting 11.7% of their chances. Boston is the beneficiary of a whopping 94 power plays, producing only 11 goals. The Blues, who hired Montgomery on November 24th, are tied for last with the Islanders in goals with the advantage.

Week 8’s Biggest Risers:

Chicago Blackhawks: 23rd to 13th (+10)

Tampa Bay Lightning: 17th to 10th (+7)

Week 8’s Biggest Fallers:

Columbus Blue Jackets: 16th to 25th (-9)

Montreal Canadiens: 11th to 18th (-7)

Tracking the Flyers

The Flyers scored no power play goals this week, leaving their season total at 12. Philadelphia is now 30% through their schedule and 39% to last season’s power play goal total.

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