Since 2007, the Blackhawks’ total offensive output ranks second in the NHL (2.94 goals per 60 minutes in all situations), tied with the Washington Capitals and just 0.01 goals behind the first-place Pittsburgh Penguins.
But even at a well-above average conversion rate (7th in the NHL since 2007), the Blackhawks’ skaters actually fail to score on nine of every 10 shots they take. For coaches who wish to become the next Joel Quenneville and for players who want to emulate Artemi Panarin, there are some important lessons to be learned about how goals happen and how to react when they do not.