Why can't we score goals?

[u/mystinennystyrae]

According to NHLDB in 25/26 season we were 27th on GF with 2.76 but in SOG we were 5th with 29.6

This season our GF is 2.20 but we are first in SOG by a wide margin with 36.2

Is this really such big of a problem as it seems to me or am I just being igorant?

[u/crazyFlyingChicken]

While it is annoying overall, asking this while we play a game where we’ve scored 4 goals in 2 periods is objectively hilarious

[u/More_Armadillo_1607 → u/crazyFlyingChicken]

I thought it was a troll post but then I read it.

[u/mxskater → u/crazyFlyingChicken]

Yeah but this game is the outlier. Generally, we have to scratch and claw for a goal, and as soon as they enter our zone, it’s sure as shit in the back of our net. Their shot placement is right into the pads.

[u/BigBlueNick → u/crazyFlyingChicken]

This game is a band aid over a broken bone.

The team takes shots from low probability areas and then when they do create high danger chances they miss the goal completely or put it right into the goalies pads or chest.

Tonight they started the game off completely dominating the play, outshot Detroit 12-2 and it was still 0-0. Then with the shots at 13-3 it was a 1-1 game.

That's the other issue, for the amount they have to work to get a goal every 10+ shots they give up chances and goals far too easily.

[u/mystinennystyrae → u/crazyFlyingChicken]

I'm watching the same game and after the first period this question came to my mind because the shots were 15/3 for the Devils and the score was 1-1

Edit: score after the first period

[u/twelveangryken → u/mystinennystyrae]

Then I would think your question should be about our obvious defensive and goalkeeping problems.

[u/sanbaba]

...obviously we're just saving them up so we can drop 32 on Chicago!

[u/Cool-Bunch6645 → u/sanbaba]

Will it be another national broadcast in which we have to listen to Bedard get jerked off relentlessly while he is irrelevant in the game and the Blackhawks lose?!

[u/Creative-Refuse760]

Just watch today’s game now!

[u/mystinennystyrae → u/Creative-Refuse760]

I am watching it and now my question seems irrelevant

[u/Creative-Refuse760 → u/mystinennystyrae]

Okay, haha

[u/Sorry_Hair_6219]

System, man… the system!!!

[u/Finnegan7921]

They run hot and cold, have done so for a few seasons now.

[u/Used-Celery5571]

I think the more pressing question is why did we give up two goals in four shots today?

[u/JFreader]

I think all our sticks are warped. Check the equipment manager for sabotage and the locker room for high humidity.

[u/SubElitePerformance]

No regression analysis?

Whack

[u/Dr_diggity_]

Because no one screens the goalie. Fire keefe

[u/ForeignLibrarian9353]

In the historic 22-23 season, I remember the Devils regularly being the first team to score in the majority of their games. They were able to control the games more often and take advantage of teams having to pinch in because they were playing from behind. This year and last year, it has almost always been the Devils having to play from behind. This 100% affects them, giving up more chances the other way and having to throw more low percentage shots at the net to make something happen.

[u/TyeZerker]

system,noone screening the goalie, noone wants to get greasy goals. Were trying to be fancy and play insta hockey. But hey we scored 5 today so idk what to tell you.

[u/cody-has93 → u/TyeZerker]

Meier and our 4th line have been in positions for greasy goals plenty imo. But agree with the sentiment not enough screens.

[u/Binforda94]

We can, but only off the rush. We lack any B, or C game. That is the issue.

[u/Effinehright]

They only score in transition, don’t go to the hard places. Soft team.

[u/slaw1994z]

Better question why is our third and fourth line doing better and playing more aggressively than our first?