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Possession
Short answer
An umbrella idea for controlling the puck and the shot share; usually measured with proxies like Corsi and zone entries.
Hockey lacks a clean, complete possession-time stat, so analysts approximate possession with shot-share metrics (Corsi/Fenwick), zone entries and exits, and time in the offensive zone.
Sustained possession suppresses opponent chances and drives expected goals, which is why possession proxies are foundational to team evaluation.
Frequently asked questions
What is Possession in hockey?
An umbrella idea for controlling the puck and the shot share; usually measured with proxies like Corsi and zone entries.
Related
Corsi (CF%)
A shot-attempt metric counting all shots on goal, missed shots and blocked shots, used as a proxy for puck possession.
Fenwick (FF%)
A shot-attempt metric like Corsi but excluding blocked shots, often used as a possession and shot-suppression proxy.
Zone entries
How a team gains the offensive zone — carrying the puck in vs dumping it — and how effectively they generate offense from each.
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