New Metric Shows Blue Jackets' Top Players' Impact at Even Strength
The Blue Jackets are receiving outstanding contributions from their top three players during even strength play. Early this season, discussions have highlighted the team's strong performance at 5-on-5.
RG.org features three Blue Jackets skaters ranked highly on their MVP list, based on an interesting new metric approach. Sergey Pryakhin’s method analyzes only even strength play, where the team clearly excels compared to competitors.
How the Metric Works
The metric evaluates each player's goal differential by comparing goals scored and goals allowed while that player is on the ice versus when they are not. This calculation provides a clear impact rating of each player’s influence during even strength situations.
Top Players According to the Metric
- Kirill Marchenko leads with an impact rating of 161, which is 14 points ahead of second place. Over 216 games prior to this season, he was on the ice for 37 more goals scored than allowed.
- Without Marchenko, the team has conceded 124 more goals than they scored during the same period.
- Zach Werenski ranks second with an impact rating of 147.
- Dmitri Voronkov closely follows in third with a rating of 145.
“They have a few guys who make a massive difference at even strength,” said Sergey Pryakhin, highlighting the team's advantage in this area.
This metric reveals the significant influence that Blue Jackets' key players have on the team's success during even strength, reinforcing their value beyond standard statistics.
Author's summary: The Blue Jackets' top three players demonstrate exceptional influence at even strength, with Kirill Marchenko leading a unique impact metric that highlights their crucial role in the team’s strong 5-on-5 performance.