Carey Price has a .962 HDSV% this season. In his previous 3, he’s averaged .814 SV%. The avg shot distance hasn’t changed much, but he’s giving up more long range goals (27.5 vs. 21.6)

That HDSV% is not sustainable. When that regresses, will be interesting to see MTL results.

MTL has been dominant with SCF%, HDCF%. They’re fantastic in transition.
But, they also have 80% HDGF%, which is 10+ pts higher than 2nd. Essentially, their PDO in the high danger areas is not sustainable and will likely see serious regression.

All this to say, MTL is a really good team. Definitely top-2 in the North, no question.

I just wonder what happens when the percentages start to normalize. Fans tend to overreact, when in actuality, they’re over performing in traditionally unsustainable areas.

Shooting % (Career %)

Petry: 30% (6%)
Tatar: 22% (13.2%)
Toffoli: 21% (10.7%)
Anderson: 20% (10.9%)

For that many players to be over performing SH% by that margin...that will not continue for the entire season.