Shocker: Crosby, Ovechkin dominate possession vs. Atlantic
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Let's face it: The Atlantic Division never had a chance.
With Wayne Gretzky behind the bench, the best division in hockey rode over the Atlantic Division. And the Sidney Crosby-Alexander Ovechkin experiment - the two playing together for the first time at 3-on-3 - worked.
Check out their possession numbers:
| Player | Corsi For | Corsi Against | Corsi For % |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crosby | 12 | 9 | 57.14% |
| Ovechkin | 11 | 9 | 55% |
(Courtesy: Hockey Stats)
The pair had the best possession numbers on the Metro, while rookie Auston Matthews paced the Atlantic, finishing at 56 percent.
In conclusion: Gretzky is a genius.