Measuring scoring chances

[IV XIV XCI]

How are scoring chances measured? How much of it is subjective and how much is based on rules?

Here are some basic questions I have:

- If there is a 2 on 1 and the defenseman stops a cross-ice pass, is that considered a scoring chance? How about if the pass gets through but the shooter misses the net?
I guess this can be narrowed down to whether or not the goalie is forced to make a save. Am I right? Wrong?

- How about if there is a breakaway and the defender hauls down the player before they can shoot and it leads to a penalty. Is that a scoring chance even though there was no shot?

- Similarly, what if a player is on a breakaway, which is an obvious scoring chance, but just muffs the puck and doesnt even get a shot away. Is this recorded as a scoring chance?

I know it's not an objective stat and that some people view it as more important than others but for me i'm just curious about the logistics.

Thanks for input.

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[Everest]

How are scoring chances measured? How much of it is subjective and how much is based on rules?

Here are some basic questions I have:

- If there is a 2 on 1 and the defenseman stops a cross-ice pass, is that considered a scoring chance? How about if the pass gets through but the shooter misses the net?
I guess this can be narrowed down to whether or not the goalie is forced to make a save. Am I right? Wrong?

- How about if there is a breakaway and the defender hauls down the player before they can shoot and it leads to a penalty. Is that a scoring chance even though there was no shot?

- Similarly, what if a player is on a breakaway, which is an obvious scoring chance, but just muffs the puck and doesnt even get a shot away. Is this recorded as a scoring chance?

I know it's not an objective stat and that some people view it as more important than others but for me i'm just curious about the logistics.

Thanks for input.

I've wondered the same stuff myself.

I think...scoring chances are counted as SOG from close range/rebounds...but to be honest...I've never paid attention to the actual count(s) on scoring chances.

Personally...2on1's and any/all odd man rushes...both for an against...should be kept as a separate stat, seeing as how they're such a significant occurrence.

 

[Oil Gauge]

I've wondered the same stuff myself.

I think...scoring chances are counted as SOG from close range/rebounds...but to be honest...I've never paid attention to the actual count(s) on scoring chances.

Personally...2on1's and any/all odd man rushes...both for an against...should be kept as a separate stat, seeing as how they're such a significant occurrence.

I think it's still counted as a scoring chance if it doesn't register as a shot on goal. Example hitting the crossbar is a scoring chance.

I use an equation to calculate scoring chances. For chances against the oilers I need to clench the muscles in 75% of my body. For scoring chances for the oilers my backside has to come at least 3" off my seat.

 

[IV XIV XCI]

I think it's still counted as a scoring chance if it doesn't register as a shot on goal. Example hitting the crossbar is a scoring chance.

I use an equation to calculate scoring chances. For chances against the oilers I need to clench the muscles in 75% of my body. For scoring chances for the oilers my backside has to come at least 3" off my seat.

I concur with those measurements.