This NHL season has seen power plays achieving a remarkable 21.6% conversion rate, the highest since the 1985-86 season, marking a positive trend over the past few years. However, the frequency of power plays is at an all-time low at 2.71 chances per team per game, the lowest since record-keeping began in 1977. This decline in penalties, averaging just 3.48 calls per game this season, has left some players surprised, indicating a significant change in the game dynamics despite scoring efficiency improving.
Power plays in the NHL are at their most effective in decades, boasting a 21.6% conversion rate, yet simultaneously facing unprecedented rarity in occurrence.
Despite the top-tier conversion rates, the occurrence of power plays is at a historical low, averaging just 2.71 chances per team, the least since the statistic began in 1977.
The average number of penalties called per game has significantly decreased over the past years, indicating that while teams are scoring more on power plays, they are occurring less frequently.
Confusion among players is evident, with reactions ranging from surprise to uncertainty about the reduced number of power plays, showcasing the inconsistency in penality calls this season.
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