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calculated by dividing the number of skaters on the ice for the team scored upon by the number of skaters on the ice for the scoring team, applied as a plus to all players (including goaltenders) on the ice for the scoring team and as a minus for all players (including goaltenders) on the ice for the team scored upon.
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There are some drawbacks to the traditional calculation of the plus–minus statistic in ice hockey. Not all types of goals are included, specifically power play goals. Every goal included in the calculation is weighted the same regardless of the situation - even strength, power play, short-handed or
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A player's plus−minus statistic is calculated for each game played. The statistic is directly affected by overall team performance, influenced by both the offensive and defensive performance of the team as a whole. However, there is controversy in the effectiveness of the plus−minus
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Situational plus–minus (Sit +/−) is an alternative calculation that takes into account all types of "team-based" goals, which excludes only penalty shot and shootout goals. Each goal is weighted based on the number of skaters (i.e. not goaltenders) on the ice. The plus–minus rating is
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scores a goal, all players on the ice on the scoring team will register a plus while all players on the conceding team on the ice will register a minus. When a goal is scored by a team on the
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in the 1982-83 season, awarded to the top plus player for that season that played in at least 60 games. The award was named the Emery Edge Award and was won in the inaugural season by
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used to measure a player's impact, represented by the difference between their team's total scoring versus their opponent's when the player is in the game.
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Although the statistic was pioneered in the sport of hockey, it has found its way into use in other sports and areas of life. In basketball, the
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The award was last given for the 2007-08 season. At this point the award was named Bud Light Plus/Minus Award and was won by
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This article is about the measure of an individual player's impact on the game. For the team-based plus-minus statistic, see
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A plus−minus statistic has been used in sports economics to analyze the degree of competitive balance over time in
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statistic's ability to accurately convey a players individual performance.
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first utilized a modified version of the stat, which indicated that
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A table of NHL season stats for a player, including +/- values
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Sports statistic used to measure a player's impact on the game
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The plus/minus statistic was first used in the 1950s by the
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empty net. Also, traditional plus–minus is not applied to
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Plus-minus (ice hockey)
Goal difference

sports statistic
ice hockey
even-strength
shorthanded
power play
Empty net
even-strength
power play
Penalty shot
Montreal Canadiens
National Hockey League
goaltenders
Plus-Minus Award
Charlie Huddy
Edmonton Oilers
Pavel Datsyuk
Detroit Red Wings
NBA's
Houston Rockets
Shane Battier
association football
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