NHL Shot Position Analysis

Where do NHL shots come from, and what makes a shot dangerous? This project explores over 2 million shot attempts across 19 seasons (2007–2025) to find out.

Key Findings

A data-driven narrative exploring shot patterns, player positions, and where goals really come from.

The Pandemic

How the 2020 shutdown reshaped the schedule, emptied the arenas, and left its mark on the data.

Explore the Data

Interactive shot maps broken down by season and player position. Filter, compare, and dig in.

The 2012 Lockout

The 113-day labor dispute that cut a season to 48 games — and what the shot data shows.

Shot Map Preview

Shot locations for the 2025 season. Explore all seasons interactively →

Shot data is sourced from MoneyPuck and includes all shot attempts (shots on goal and missed shots) as well as goals. Positions covered: Center, Defense, Left Wing, and Right Wing.