I’d like to start off a little pretentious today because last night’s victory was so enjoyable and complete that it demands a Shakespeare quote. So, to paraphrase the Bard, “The fault, dear Winnipeg Jets, lies not in the stars, but in yourselves.”
We seem to be witnessing a team being thoroughly outplayed and taking out those frustrations on our sweet, innocent, Montreal Canadiens.
Last night, in all situations, the Habs controlled 66.0% of the expected goals (xGF%). Interestingly enough, they didn’t control the shot attempts, or Corsi, at only 49.2%. Usually, Corsi and xGF% go hand in hand.