Basic Statistics:
1. Goals (G):
The number of goals scored by a player.
2. Assists (A):
Assists are awarded to the last two players who touched the puck before the goal
scorer.
3. Points (P):
A combination of goals and assists:
Points = Goals + Assists
4. Time on Ice (TOI):
The total time a player spends on the ice during a game.
5. Shots (s+):
The total number of shots a player takes on the net, including goals, saves, and
missed shots.
Advanced Statistics:
6. Scoring Chances (SC):
A measure of how many high-quality scoring opportunities a player creates or is
involved in.
7. Slot Shots:
Shots taken from the high-danger area in front of the net,
8. Slot Passes:
Passes made to teammates in the slot area.
9. Expected Goals (xG):
A metric that assigns a probability of a shot becoming a goal based on factors like:
○ Shot distance
○ Angle to the net
○ Traffic in front of the net
10. Expected Goals For and Against (xGF/xGA):
○ xGF: Expected goals for a player's team while they are on the ice.
○ xGA: Expected goals against the player's team while they are on the ice.
These numbers indicate a player's contribution to team success or
susceptibility to defensive lapses.
11. Net Expected Goals (Net xG):
The difference between xGF and xGA when a player is on the ice:
Net xG = xGF - xGA
A positive Net xG means the player is helping create more scoring chances than they
allow.
Possession Metrics:
12. Corsi Formula:
Corsi is a measure of shot attempts to evaluate possession and puck control.
Corsi = (Shots on goal + Missed shots + Blocked shots)
It can be calculated for:
○ Corsi For (CF): Shot attempts for the player’s team while they are on the ice.
○ Corsi Against (CA): Shot attempts against the player’s team while they are
on the ice.
○ Corsi Percentage (CF%):
CF% = (CF ÷ (CF + CA)) × 100
A CF% above 50% indicates a player/team is controlling the puck more than
the opponent.
Puck Movement Metrics:
13. Controlled Entries Across the Offensive Blue Line:
The number of times a player carries the puck across the offensive blue line into the
attacking zone while maintaining control. Controlled entries are critical for generating
scoring chances.
14. Controlled Exits Across the Defensive Blue Line:
The number of times a player carries the puck out of the defensive zone with control.
Controlled exits reduce turnovers and help transition to offence.
Possession and Zone Time:
15. Puck Possession Time:
The total time a player has the puck on their stick during a game. This metric
demonstrates a player's ability to control the game.
16. Puck Possession Offensive Zone Time:
The amount of time a player possesses the puck specifically in the offensive zone.
This reflects their ability to generate and sustain offensive pressure.
Faceoffs:
17. Faceoffs:
A measure of how often a player wins faceoffs, which are critical for puck possession.
Faceoff statistics are typically broken down by:
○ Total faceoff wins and losses
○ Win percentage (Faceoff Wins ÷ Total Faceoffs × 100)
