Vancouver Canucks goaltender Kevin Lankinen ranks lowest in NHL advanced stats
The Vancouver Canucks are facing a difficult start to their NHL season, having secured only two wins in their first ten games. The team has struggled defensively, allowing 45 goals, which is the highest number in the league.
Advanced statistics from JFresh highlight significant challenges for Canucks goaltender Kevin Lankinen. Over six games, Lankinen has recorded an 80.7 percent save percentage and has allowed 10.7 more goals than expected based on goal probability. He currently ranks as the worst goaltender in the NHL according to these metrics.
In contrast, teammate Leevi Meriläinen has performed well, ranking 12th in the league with 3.1 goals saved above expected and a 92.5 percent save percentage. Other notable NHL goaltender statistics include Jake Oettinger of the Dallas Stars leading the league with 9.1 goals saved above expected, while Dustin Wolf and Ukko-Pekka Luukkonen also appear near the bottom of the advanced statistical rankings.
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JFresh · Jake Oettinger · Kevin Lankinen · Leevi Meriläinen · Vancouver Canucks
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- [● 3 SOURCES] Kevin Lankinen has allowed 10.7 more goals than expected over six games. www.ita-savo.fi · www.ess.fi · www.hameensanomat.fi
- [● 3 SOURCES] Leevi Meriläinen is ranked 12th, having saved 3.1 goals above expected with a 92.5 percent save percentage. www.ita-savo.fi · www.ess.fi · www.hameensanomat.fi
- [● 3 SOURCES] The Vancouver Canucks have allowed 45 goals, the highest in the NHL. www.ita-savo.fi · www.ess.fi · www.hameensanomat.fi
- [● 3 SOURCES] Ukko-Pekka Luukkonen of the Buffalo Sabres is ranked sixth from the bottom with a -5.0 rating. www.ita-savo.fi · www.ess.fi · www.hameensanomat.fi