2. Gibson’s long-range save percentage
Although goalie John Gibson had a sub-.900 save percentage in consecutive seasons for the rebuilding Anaheim Ducks from 2022-23 to 2023-24, he rebounded with a .912 save percentage in 29 games last season. The 32-year-old has a strong career track record in the category (.910 in 506 games).
Gibson’s long-range save percentage last season was among the NHL’s best; he ranked second in that category (.990) behind Jeremy Swayman of the Boston Bruins (.991). Gibson has a chance to bounce back to an even greater extent this season after being acquired by the Red Wings, who have missed the Stanley Cup Playoffs in nine straight seasons but have come within five points or fewer of the final spot in each of the past two seasons.
3. Elite advanced stats of Larkin, Seider
In addition to Larkin’s power-play offensive zone time, Detroit’s captain was also in the 95th percentile or better among forwards in other key EDGE stats categories:
• 20-plus mph speed bursts: 234 (97th percentile)
• Total skating distance: 274.26 miles (99th percentile; fifth among forwards)
• High-danger shots on goal: 80 (95th percentile)
• High-danger goals: 21 (97th percentile; just outside NHL’s top 10)