It was not too long ago when the Blackhawks were the model of puck possession in the NHL. For five straight seasons after the 2013 Stanley Cup run, the Hawks had a Corsi-For (CF) that was higher than their Corsi-Against (CA). In other words, the Hawks would control the puck for the majority of the game, generate plenty of scoring opportunities, and limit chances for opposing teams. However, as time went on and general manager Stan Bowman was forced to make numerous moves to clear salary cap space, the Hawks CA began to regress until its breaking point during the 2017-2018 season.
Breaking down the Blackhawks’ trends in shot rates, goal differential
