Michigan Hockey ‘17-18, Game #39: Michigan 6, Boston University 3
Michigan Hockey ‘17-18, Game #39: Michigan 6, Boston University 3
Michigan hung the heads of two teams this weekend [JD Scott]
OFFENSE
Corsi |
House |
Possession % |
|
First Period |
13 | 5 | 46% |
Second Period |
13 | 8 | 42% |
Third Period |
6 | 3 | 18% |
Overtime |
n/a | n/a | n/a |
TOTAL |
32 | 16 | 36% |
Analysis: This is another game where overall Corsi is not as relevant as either Close Corsi or House Chances. I charted the game on a re-watch, and it really became a game of errors. Michigan definitely created some chances, but they also took advantage of some major gaffes by BU.
Over the first half of the game or so, the Wolverines were able to get into the House with relative ease, as close to half of their attempts came from a desirable location. After the fluky Slaker goal gave Michigan the lead, they mostly went into prevent mode, and BU applied tons of pressure to tie the game. Michigan was happy to sacrifice chances on net for protection of their own net. This wasn’t the best offensive output of the season by any means, but it was reflective of the game that Michigan was playing.
Even so, Michigan missed a few golden chances to extend their lead and end the game. CHN had close corsi at 32-24, BU, which is way more reflective of how this game went. Hughes was the beneficiary of a goal in which all six BU participants stood in a parallel line. I’m not sure I’ve ever seen that before. Warren’s hustle goal also came from a Plinko bounce off of the boards and Oettinger’s skate.
[After THE JUMP: shutdown defense, timely goaltending, and advantageous OMRs]