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NHL Stunning Numbers: Dominant Dylan Larkin, silly Senators takeaways

Greg Wyshynski
NHL Stunning Numbers: Dominant Dylan Larkin, silly Senators takeaways

Stunning Numbers is an occasional look at stats and figures from around the NHL

Plus-21

The on-ice goal differential for rookie Dylan Larkin of the Detroit Red Wings at 5 on 5 (i.e. goals his team has scored with him on the ice), tied for second in the League with Joe Thornton of the San Jose Sharks and just one goal behind the leader, Tyler Toffoli of the Los Angeles Kings. Artemi Panarin, rookie points leader, is a plus-6.

3.70

The goals-for per 60 minutes average of ice time for defenseman Taylor Chorney of the Washington Capitals (i.e. how many goals are generated by the Capitals when he’s on the ice at 5 on 5). Chorney has played 36 games for the Caps, with an average ice time of 13:11. This is the highest total for any player with at least 30 games played, ahead of Tyler Seguin of the Dallas Stars (3.52).

16.7

The shootout shooting percentage for Joffrey Lupul of the Toronto Maple Leafs, who is 1-for-6 this season, after going 8-for-11 in the previous two seasons. Obviously a victim of Lou Lamoriello’s “nothing too fancy, son” edict we just invented.

1:57

The penalty minutes per game for Wayne Simmonds of the Philadelphia Flyers, who has 86 PIMs in 44 games. He leads the Flyers with 18 minor penalties and four majors. Last season, under Craig Berube, he had 52 seconds of PIMs per game, and the year before was at 1:17.

Minus-195

The shot differential at 5-on-5 for the Ottawa Senators through 46 games, worst in the NHL. They were at minus-150 in the regular season last year. That sound you heard was Craig Anderson sliding into the ice bath. Again.

Plus-34

The penalty differential at 5 on 5 for the Calgary Flames this season, best in the NHL. Yet they only have 141 power play opportunities, No. 19 in the League. (It helps when you’ve only been shorthanded 103 times, No. 19 in the League.)

31

The number of games in which the New Jersey Devils have pulled their goalie for whatever reason, most in the NHL. They’ve scored six goals in that situation, behind only the Toronto Maple Leafs (7 in 23 games) on the season.

.659

The lowest winning percentage in an 82-game season for Anaheim Ducks coach Bruce Boudreau, set in 2008-09 with the Capitals. The Ducks currently have a .511 winning percentage through 44 games.

14.75

The relative scoring chances for percentage of Nino Niederreiter of the Minnesota Wild, or his scoring chances relative to the team’s average. He averages 28.38 scoring chances per 60 minutes of 5 on 5 hockey, and only gives up an average of 18.49 per 60 minutes, by far the best on the team for players who have at least 25 games played (he’s been in 45).

And finally …

ANAHEIM, CA - JANUARY 13: Mark Stone #61 of the Ottawa Senators battles Nate Thompson #44 of the Anaheim Ducks for a loose puck during the second period of a game at Honda Center on January 13, 2016 in Anaheim, California. (Photo by Sean M. Haffey/Getty Images)
ANAHEIM, CA - JANUARY 13: Mark Stone #61 of the Ottawa Senators battles Nate Thompson #44 of the Anaheim Ducks for a loose puck during the second period of a game at Honda Center on January 13, 2016 in Anaheim, California. (Photo by Sean M. Haffey/Getty Images)

71

The number of takeaways for Mark Stone of the Ottawa Senators in 41 games. That’s 1.61 takeaways per game, which is significantly higher than his rate as co-league leader with Ryan O’Reilly (1.225 last season). O'Reilly was at 1.04 in 2013-14.

Look, we don’t want to say there’s a little “Clutterbucking” of the takeaway stat for Stone, but he’s 25 (!!!!!) head of Jeff Skinner, who has played three more games.

All stats via War On Ice and NHL.com

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Greg Wyshynski is a writer for Yahoo Sports. Contact him at puckdaddyblog@yahoo.com or find him on Twitter. His book, TAKE YOUR EYE OFF THE PUCK, is available on Amazon and wherever books are sold.