Behind the Numbers is a weekly series where NHL.com examines player and team trends with an emphasis being placed on advanced statistics. This week we look at notable statistics from a player in each division that has been selected to the 2019 Honda NHL All-Star Game.
ATLANTIC DIVISION
Jeff Skinner, F, Buffalo Sabres — Skinner has scored 30 goals this season which is tied for second in the NHL with Brayden Point of the Tampa Bay Lighting and John Tavares of the Toronto Maple Leafs, six behind Alex Ovechkin of the Washington Capitals. He is also second in the NHL in goals per 60 at 2.04 (minimum 45 games), behind Ovechkin (2.09). Part of Skinner’s all-star caliber season has been his ability to score at even strength, where he ranks fourth with 23 goals, behind Ovechkin (26), Johnny Gaudreau of the Calgary Flames (24) and Tavares (24). Skinner also is tied for second in game-winning goals with seven, one behind Gabriel Landeskog of the Colorado Avalanche. However, the difference between Skinner and other top goal-scorers is his shot volume. He’s tied for 25th in the NHL with 153 shots on goal, but his 19.6 shooting percentage is ninth among skaters to have played at least 45 games.
Video: BUF@CAR: Skinner scores PPG in return to Carolina
METROPOLITAN DIVISION
Sidney Crosby, F, Pittsburgh Penguins — The center leads all Metropolitan Division players with 57 points (21 goals, 36 assists) in 45 games. His plus-187 SAT is third among division forwards behind Justin Williams (plus-227) and Lucas Wallmark (plus-202) of the Carolina Hurricanes. His total is impressive considering Crosby averages 20:42 of ice time per game, fourth among forwards in the Metropolitan Division. Though Crosby is known for his offensive production (1,173 points in 909 NHL games), he’s first in the division with 571 face-off wins and first among forwards with a plus-19 rating. Crosby also is among the leaders in per-60 statistics, where he’s tied for first with teammate Phil Kessel among division forwards (minimum 45 games) in points per 60 at 3.67 and second in assists per 60 at 2.32, behind teammate Evgeni Malkin (2.52). He leads the division in primary assists with 27.
Video: FLA@PIT: Crosby tips in 20th goal to tie Lemieux
CENTRAL DIVISION
Roman Josi, D, Nashville Predators — Josi leads all Central Division defenseman with plus-139 SAT and his 182 shots on goal are second among NHL defensemen to Brent Burns of the San Jose Sharks (191). Josi is 10th in the NHL with 36 points (eight goals, 28 assists), and he is fourth among defensemen in the division in points per 60 at 1.68, and third in assists per 60 at 1.30, behind Tyson Barrie of the Colorado Avalanche (2.01) and Mattias Ekholm of the Predators (1.61). The difference between Josi and other defensemen in the division is that his average ice time of 25:15 is second behind Ryan Suter of the Minnesota Wild (26:35). Josi separates himself from the pack further with his ability to produce at even strength where he has 26 points, second among defenseman in the Central to Ekholm (30).
Video: NSH@OTT: Josi cleans up rebound in circle for PPG
PACIFIC DIVISION
Brent Burns, D, San Jose Sharks — Burns leads all NHL defensemen with 55 points (nine goals, 46 assists) in 52 games and his 20 power-play points are second behind Keith Yandle of the Florida Panthers (24), but it’s worth noting that Burns plays less on the man advantage per game (3:09) than Yandle (3:42). Burns ranks first among NHL defensemen with 191 shots on goal and his plus-291 SAT is third behind teammate Erik Karlsson (plus-333) and Dougie Hamilton of the Carolina Hurricanes (plus-309). Burns also excels in points per 60, where he is tied for second among defensemen at the 2.57, behind Morgan Rielly of the Toronto Maple Leafs (2.65), and first in assists per 60 at 2.15. His 27 primary assists are three more than any other defenseman in the NHL.
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