‘Free goals’ have reached all-time highs, affecting everything from scoring races to contract negotiations.
  • ryathal@sh.itjust.works
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    20 days ago

    Not a stat guy, but I do think about the 5 minute mark makes sense.

    • you have time to recover from an empty net goal.
    • the big advantage is sustained pressure and forcing long shifts, you need time to get some players on the ice for 2+ minutes.
    • drawing a penalty from the extra pressure isn’t very useful if you only get 30 seconds.
    • you can put the goalie back in if you tie it up.
    • you can pull the goalie at a more opportune time when you are established in the zone.