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On-Ice Defense (5v5 xGA/GP)

Expected goals against per game while this player is on the ice at 5v5 - the fewer, the better the shutdown work. From NHL shift charts joined with our xG model. Pairs with QoC: suppressing chances against top competition is the hardest job in hockey.

2023-24 regular season · defensemen · 40+ tracked GP · fewest chances against first · top 0

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