Game Analysis: Power Play

[Raspewtin]

So the Rangers currently have the 22nd best PP in the league by conversion, but they have the 5th best PP in the league in xGF generation and the 3rd best PP in the league in high danger shot generation

I imagine that if Zibanejad didn't drop dead the first half of the year, we'd be comfortably in the top half in the league.

 

[will1066]

So the Rangers currently have the 22nd best PP in the league by conversion, but they have the 5th best PP in the league in xGF generation and the 3rd best PP in the league in high danger shot generation

I imagine that if Zibanejad didn't drop dead the first half of the year, we'd be comfortably in the top half in the league.

That's because the PP unit does nothing else than generate Vally's "royal road" chances, which are great in the high danger category and rich in xGF.

 

[Raspewtin]

That's because the PP unit does nothing else than generate Vally's "royal road" chances, which are great in the high danger category and rich in xGF.

is that not exactly what a PP should do?

 

[SA16]

is that not exactly what a PP should do?

You're likely talking to people who follow the Joe Micheletti school of hockey which is shoot absolutely everything and never pass.

 

[Ruggs225]

You're likely talking to people who follow the Joe Micheletti school of hockey which is shoot absolutely everything and never pass.

i dont think Micheletti thinks like that. He points out that the Rangers overpass and give up prime scoring opportunities bc of this.

i think Michelletti is right. We do need to shoot more in some instances to keep the defense honest at the very least. We have become way to predictable and in many cases our players are static and not moving.

shooting will open up more passing lanes and also keep defenses moving around. Sometimes its better to shoot than try for the perfect pass.

 

[SA16]

i dont think Micheletti thinks like that. He points out that the Rangers overpass and give up prime scoring opportunities bc of this.

i think Michelletti is right. We do need to shoot more in some instances to keep the defense honest at the very least. We have become way to predictable and in many cases our players are static and not moving.

shooting will open up more passing lanes and also keep defenses moving around. Sometimes its better to shoot than try for the perfect pass.

Joe whines every time the team passes on a 2 on 1 and says they should have shot with the exception being if the pass results in a goal.

 

[haveandare]

is that not exactly what a PP should do?

In a way, yes. But if they’re doing it in a way that is so absurdly predictable that it lessens the chance of converting, that’s a problem.

 

[Blueshirt Believer]

i dont think Micheletti thinks like that. He points out that the Rangers overpass and give up prime scoring opportunities bc of this.

i think Michelletti is right. We do need to shoot more in some instances to keep the defense honest at the very least. We have become way to predictable and in many cases our players are static and not moving.

shooting will open up more passing lanes and also keep defenses moving around. Sometimes its better to shoot than try for the perfect pass.

I mean the glaring thing is the lack of a shooting threat from Fox.

Its something Fox will need to develop to improve his game.

Too often he has a wide open shooting lane(with screens) from the high slot and defers.

He doesn't need to develop a 'bomb'. But an accurate wrister would sure as hell cause havok in front of the net. That, in turn, would break up PK formations and open one timers from the circles.

It could be a confidence issue.

 

[SA16]

In a way, yes. But if they’re doing it in a way that is so absurdly predictable that it lessens the chance of converting, that’s a problem.

But they have the third highest PP% the last month? 29.2%. If anything, if that was true, you should expect the PP to get worse throughout the year and not better since teams would know their tendencies even more. Even more so this year where they play the same teams repeatedly. Doesn't seem to be an issue.

 

[Ruggs225]

Joe whines every time the team passes on a 2 on 1 and says they should have shot with the exception being if the pass results in a goal.

haha i will give u that. In some cases he is right though. Really depends on how the dman is playing the pass. Cant force it.

 

[will1066]

is that not exactly what a PP should do?

Yes, but they overdo it, if that makes sense. On most power plays, they expend 90 seconds to the full 2 minutes trying for one great play.

 

[will1066]

But they have the third highest PP% the last month? 29.2%. If anything, if that was true, you should expect the PP to get worse throughout the year and not better since teams would know their tendencies even more. Even more so this year where they play the same teams repeatedly. Doesn't seem to be an issue.

If Panarin and Zibanejad are on the mark, yes, of course. They are world-class rippers. Problem was Zibanejad couldn't hit ocean for nearly half the season.

 

[haveandare]

But they have the third highest PP% the last month? 29.2%. If anything, if that was true, you should expect the PP to get worse throughout the year and not better since teams would know their tendencies even more. Even more so this year where they play the same teams repeatedly. Doesn't seem to be an issue.

Yeah, good point. Hard to argue with that.

Until recently I was pretty confident that the predictability of always deferring to the cross crease pass was a problem but maybe not given the success since without changing much.

 

[aufheben]

Lol the Leafs’ PP is 1/40...2 PP goals in the last six weeks.

Fire everyone? Fire everyone.

 

[jay from jersey]

So the Rangers currently have the 22nd best PP in the league by conversion, but they have the 5th best PP in the league in xGF generation and the 3rd best PP in the league in high danger chances

I imagine that if Zibanejad didn't drop dead the first half of the year, we'd be comfortably in the top half in the league.

With the amount of talent on this roster this team should be top 10 in PP. it’s disappointing that they are not

 

[aufheben]

With the amount of talent on this roster this team should be top 10 in PP. it’s disappointing that they are not

It is disappointing ultimately but like he said, it’s not really for any other reason that Zibanejad being cursed for 3/4 of the season.

 

[jay from jersey]

It is disappointing ultimately but like he said, it’s not really for any other reason that Zibanejad being cursed for 3/4 of the season.

Yea definitely a huge part of it. As well as the loss of Tony D. Even with Zibby sucking for the 1st half, they refused to adapt. They just kept going to him for the one timer

 

[RGY]

Lol the Leafs’ PP is 1/40...2 PP goals in the last six weeks.

Fire everyone? Fire everyone.

The Leafs are where in the standings? ......

 

[aufheben]

Back on March 13th, 2021, if I could have bet my life savings on the Rangers’ Power Play breaching 20% by the end of the season, I absolutely would have.

The Leafs are where in the standings? ......

...near.......the............................top?...

 

[RGY]

Back on March 13th, 2021, if I could have bet my life savings on the Rangers’ Power Play breaching 20% by the end of the season, I absolutely would have.

...near.......the............................top?...

Okay so as I said earlier in the season, if the Rangers were at the top of the league then I, and most other fans, would not be so up in arms about the struggles of the PP. But they arent at the top of standings.

 

[aufheben]

With Kreider’s tip-in goal, assisted by Panarin and Fox, at 6:02 of the 1st period tonight (April 23, 2021 vs. Flyers,) the Rangers are now tied with the Avalanche for most PP goals scored since March 1, 2021 (also now tied for 9th overall PP goals).

lol

 

[and 99 others]

With Kreider’s tip-in goal, assisted by Panarin and Fox, at 6:02 of the 1st period tonight (April 23, 2021 vs. Flyers,) the Rangers are now tied with the Avalanche for most PP goals scored since March 1, 2021 (also now tied for 9th overall PP goals).

The assistant coaches are clearly reading our special teams breakdowns / analyses and making corrections.

 

[Machinehead]

Our powerplay is up to 10th in the league.

It's only 1.3% behind last year's.