"Sunday's game against the Hurricanes would be an extreme example of that with the Leafs outshot 47-20. That was a straight up ugly game for the Leafs and the defence deserves a lot of the blame. The season number through the first 16 games sees the Leafs outshot 492 to 446, and 375-351 at 5v5. The Leafs have outshot their opponents just five times this season but somewhat contradictory to the concern, they've won just one of those games."
"There are some interesting stories when it comes to the Maple Leafs being outshot. The first is that the shots against rate have been consistent throughout the past five years. The Leafs average 29 or 30 shots against no matter who is coaching them. It's not a great number, and when the decision to play a more defensive style of hockey was implemented the result wasn't fewer shots, the only result of moving towards defensive responsibility is the drop in shots for."
The Maple Leafs have been regularly outshot, including a 47-20 deficit against the Hurricanes. Through 16 games the Leafs have been outshot 492-446 overall and 375-351 at 5v5, and they have outshot opponents only five times this season while winning only one of those games. Shots-against rates have stayed consistent around 29-30 per game over five years regardless of coach. Shifting to a more defensive system lowered shots for without reducing shots against. PDO (save percentage plus shooting percentage) has fallen, indicating regression as goaltending and shooting percentages normalize. The team ranks sixth in high-danger chances but posts an unsustainably high shooting percentage of 13.9%.
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