Discussion
Corsi For Percentage (CF%)
Corsi For Percentage measures the percentage of total shot attempts (on goal, missed, and blocked) that a team generates while a player is on the ice, serving as a key indicator of puck possession and offensive generation. Brayden McNabb and Shea Theodore recorded a CF% of 49.18, placing them just below the 50% mark.
This figure suggests there is room to improve their offensive contributions. In comparison, other defensive pairs such as Hronek and Hughes excel with a CF% of 60.6, demonstrating a strong ability to control play and generate offensive opportunities. The disparity highlights an area where McNabb and Theodore could enhance their effectiveness as a pairing.
Shots Against per 60 Minutes (SA per 60 min)
Shots Against per 60 Minutes quantifies the average number of shots that opposing teams take while a defensive pair is on the ice, providing insight into their defensive effectiveness. McNabb and Theodore average 28.24 shots against per 60 minutes, which is fairly average among NHL defensive pairs.
While this statistic indicates a reasonable level of shot suppression, there is room for improvement in limiting high-quality scoring chances against. In contrast, pairs like Seider and Edvinsson, with only 24.31 shots against per 60 minutes, demonstrate a stronger defensive presence by reducing the number of shots faced.
Goals For Percentage (GF%)
Goals For Percentage reflects the percentage of goals scored by a team while a defensive pair is on the ice, serving as an important measure of their offensive contributions. McNabb and Theodore maintain a GF% of 50, indicating a balanced performance in terms of generating goals relative to goals allowed.
However, this metric suggests that while they are effective, there is potential for improvement in their ability to contribute offensively. Other pairs, such as DeMelo and Morrissey, show higher GF% rates, with 52.94, implying that they not only help to keep the puck out of their own net but also generate more scoring opportunities while on the ice.
Goals For (GF) vs. Expected Goals For (xGF)
The comparison of Goals For and Expected Goals For provides insight into how effectively a defensive pairing helps their team capitalize on scoring opportunities. If the pair's GF is higher than their xGF, it means they’re helping their team score more goals than statistically predicted.
The team has 13 goals while McNabb and Theodore are on the ice, with an xGF of 12.93, indicating that they are helping their team effectively convert on their expected scoring chances. In comparison, other pairs such as Makar and Toews help their team outperform their expectations, with 26 goals and an xGF of 24.62. This efficiency reflects their ability to not only generate scoring chances but also to help the team capitalize on high-quality opportunities.
Goals Against (GA) vs. Expected Goals Against (xGA)
The relationship between Goals Against and Expected Goals Against sheds light on a defensive pair's effectiveness in limiting scoring opportunities. While on the ice together, McNabb and Theodore have allowed 13 goals with an xGA of 13.54, indicating that they are performing reliably defensively, as their actual goals against are slightly lower than expected.
This suggests they are successfully limiting high-quality chances and maintaining a strong defensive posture. In contrast, pairs like Andersson and Bahl exhibit a concerning trend, allowing 37 goals against an xGA of 20.79, indicating significant defensive lapses. The ability of McNabb and Theodore to keep their goals against in line with expectations highlights their effectiveness as a defensive pairing.