5v5 Intelligence

5v5 hockey analytics | xG, Corsi, goalies
Explaining what the score doesn’t show
PL/ENG | Data-driven insights

[5v5 Intelligence @5v5Intelligence]

Most people watch hockey.
Few understand it.
This account breaks down the game beyond the score.

5v5 play. xG. Corsi. Goaltending.

Data > narratives.

5v5 Intelligence

[5v5 Intelligence @5v5Intelligence]

@ShutdownLine @ShutdownLin The Canes' lines look decent, but there's no one shooting... unfortunately, R. Andersson has to thank for equalizing the score at 2-2. Eichel and Doro are quiet for now.

[5v5 Intelligence @5v5Intelligence]

an interesting player, he scored so many goals that these 13 are the second result of his entire career, together with regular s. good progress a skating.

#StanleyCup #NHL #VegasBorn #CauseChaos #NHLpl

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@nhl24pl

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@Adrian5Hawks może vegas 20mln wolnego będą mieć

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@Adrian5Hawks problemem jest wydaje mi sie swieczka starsznie pod woda jest cale playoff

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@CometSirocco @GinoHard_ @FriedgeHNIC nj? nope no way

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@kgirgiel dziwne Że Fitza naszego byłego nie wzięli xd

[5v5 Intelligence @5v5Intelligence]

do you think progress or regression Hutson and Schaefer? Werenski is best in 5v5 @ShutdownLine

[Corey Sznajder @ShutdownLine]

The right quadrant of these transition charts used to be The Josi Zone, now there's more company. Werenski's been hanging in that area for years.

[5v5 Intelligence @5v5Intelligence]

Carolina allowed 6 total 5v5 goals in the First & Second Round.

Vegas scored 5 at 5v5 in Game 1 alone.

That's the stat that matters. 👀

#StanleyCup #NHL #VegasBorn #CauseChaos #NHLpl

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I completely disagree with this... what they need is a specific 1C, also Wallstedt being considered a star after one season is problematic
@shaynagoldman_

[Shayna @shaynagoldman_]

Wild Stanley Cup Checklist with @JoeSmithNHL

Minnesota has an elite core, but needs some speed and skill in the supporting cast to really take advantage of this window.

https://t.co/WKEq0CmqvR

[5v5 Intelligence @5v5Intelligence]

great examples, especially the goal at 5-4, a masterpiece @MacLennan28

[Kyle MacLennan @MacLennan28]

Two excellent examples of VGK using on- and off-puck movement, along with well-timed exchanges of space, to manipulate Carolina’s defenders and create attacking opportunities

[Kyle MacLennan @MacLennan28]

Importance of Reloading and Working Above the Puck

Two examples from Barbashev of disciplined, patient play away from the puck

First, he reloads above the puck to deny the exit, extending offensive-zone possession. Next, he works to support the offence off the strong-side dot inside of a spread out coverage

[Mike Kelly @MikeKellyNHL]

The number 1 shot volume team in the league meets the best net-front team in the league.
If Vegas wins the series, will likely be because it won this area of the ice. Low Canes shooting % etc. If Carolina wins, likely from executing quick-strike offence off turnovers + best rush attack they've had in years. Enjoy Game 1.

[5v5 Intelligence @5v5Intelligence]

4/
They won because they stayed composed when the game became unstable.

Championship teams do that.

Vegas steals home ice.

And suddenly Game 2 feels enormous👀

[5v5 Intelligence @5v5Intelligence]

Game 1 wasn't about the score.

It was about the response.

Carolina exploded out of the gate:

▪️ Ehlers goal after 25 seconds
▪️ 2-0 lead
▪️ Home crowd in full Stanley Cup mode

And Vegas never blinked
#NHL #NHLPlayoffs #StanleyCup #VegasBorn #CauseChaos

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3/
📉 CONCERN FOR CAROLINA

You score 4 goals at home in Game 1 of the Stanley Cup Final...

and still lose.

That's not a scoring problem.

That's a control problem.

Most important takeaway?

Vegas didn't win because they played better for 60 minutes.

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2/
🔥 HOT

🔥 Shea Theodore
1G, 2A.
Arguably the most impactful player on the ice.

🔥 Tomas Hertl
Late game-winner.
Big players. Big moments.

🔥 Nikolaj Ehlers
2 goals in the first period.
Almost stole Game 1 by himself.

[5v5 Intelligence @5v5Intelligence]

▪️ Carolina generated offense, but couldn't dictate pace after the opening surge
▪️ The Golden Knights looked completely comfortable in chaos

[5v5 Intelligence @5v5Intelligence]

📊 What stood out:

▪️ VGK erased a 2-goal deficit on the road
▪️ Shea Theodore finished with 3 points and drove multiple momentum swings
▪️ Vegas scored 5 goals against one of the best defensive teams in hockey