Fixing the Maple Leafs Powerplay

A step-wise solution, just in time for the playoffs

Step 1: Define the problem

• The Toronto Maple Leafs cannot score on the powerplay

Step 2: Define the problem, better

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• Despite high-end shot volume and expected goals output (33% better than NHL average, in other words elite threat generation), TOR has struggled to convert expected into actual goals since the second month of the 2021 season

Step 3…