PUCK PERCENTAGE

The Friday File: After peaking mid-last decade at 91.5%, the percentage of shots saved by goaltenders has steadily declined and last year reached a 19-year low of 90.3%. Players are taking 10% fewer shots, most of which are easy to save, and instead are making more lateral cross ice passes, forcing goalies out of position. They’re also taking more shots on net while the goalie’s vision is obscured.

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