December 21, 2009
Dropping The Puck
Afternoon Columns

by Andrew Rothstein

Teams have stopped scoring at the end of regulation, a summary of goaltending metrics, the Washington Capital Ups and Downs of Week 12, is it a trend or an anomaly that the Atlanta Thrashers play better when outshot and a look into the issue of concussions in the NHL.

• Gabriel Desjardins of Behind The Net Hockey has a study demonstrating that teams have stopped trying to score in the final three minutes of regulation and in overtime, and that teams are now more focused than ever on a tie.
• Corey Pronman of The Hock Project has a summary of goaltending metrics.
• J.P. of Japers' Rink takes a look at the Washington Capital Ups and Downs of Week 12.
• Timmy F. of Bird Watchers Anonymous wonders if the Thrashers performing better when being outshot is a trend or an anomaly.
• James Mirtle of From The Rink takes a look at an issue that crosses over to multiple sports: concussions.

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