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This season, the Golden Knights have the third-most wins when outshooting their opponents. Strangely enough, over the past two months, they’re tied for second for the most losses when they outshoot their opponent as well. Their record is 24-13-8 when leading the shots on goal battle.
Most Regulation Wins When Outshooting Opponents
- Carolina Hurricanes – 34 wins
- Colorado Avalanche – 31 wins
- Vegas Golden Knights – 24 wins
- Ottawa Senators – 22 wins
- Edmonton Oilers – 20 wins
VGK have outshot their opponents in 46 of their 62 games this season, also the third highest rate in the league. They’ve clearly struggled when they don’t, posting a record of 5-5-6.
This last five game road trip was a harsh reality of VGK’s inconsistencies. In Los Angeles, the Golden Knights outshot the Kings 25 to 19 and went on to win 6-4. Against Pittsburgh, Vegas shot the same amount pucks on net but got shutout 5-0. Although, it was a one-goal loss in Buffalo, the Golden Knights took more shots than the Sabres.
(Credit: NHL.com)
Overall, Vegas is outshooting their opponents 28.6 to 24.9. However, the number of shots taken hasn’t resulted in a stretch of quality results or even quality performances recently.
Most Losses When Outshooting Opponents Since January 1st
- Florida Panthers – 9 Losses
- Colorado Avalanche – 8 Losses (2 OTL)
- Vegas Golden Knights – 7 Losses (1 OTL)
- Edmonton Oilers – 7 Losses (1 OTL)
- St. Louis Blues – 7 Losses (1 OTL)
- Vancouver Canucks – 7 losses (1 OTL)
- New York Islanders – 7 losses (1 OTL)
Yesterday, the opposite occurred for the Golden Knights. In their 4-3 OT win against the Red Wings, they took one fewer shot than Detroit. If they hadn’t missed the net 16 times, Vegas would have easily won the SOG race.
It was one of the rare times this season in which they were outshot in a game they trailed throughout.
Shots on goal are one of the better measures of team success typically. For this year’s VGK, there’s no question they’ve been better when they do, but the payoff hasn’t been as strong as most would expect.
Larry
I would be just as pleased with shots just directed towards the net.
Emmanuel
The defense doesnt seem as tight as Oct-Dec.
Thats scary cause our G’s are structure dependant.
hdbiker7851
Are G’s are the Achillies heel of this team and only as good or bad as the team in front of them. Unfortunately, they haven’t been the best many nights and getting behind hasn’t helped despite some of their success in the third periods. A number of factors played a huge part in the win last evening both positively as well as negatively. They need to change the trend as they can’t expect to win continuing down the path, they seem to be comfortable with long term. It will be another test Friday evening against the Wild.
vgk21
shots on goal totals by itself is meaningless.
HIGH DANGER shots on goal is much more meaningful
and also the trailing team often throws more shots to try catch up, so it figures that the Vgk shoot a lot when behind
Emmanuel
There should be a Corsi type stat for high danger shots.
JB
We haven’t done enough ! Need more. Goalie , scorer, …….?
Tim
Trade deadline today what surprise star will we see in a VGK sweater after 3pm eastern time today?
JB
Two and a half hours to go. Nothing so far! Come ON!