Back 2 Basics
SERIES
2–4
Smoke Show
Games
Preview
It’s a showdown on the ice tonight as the Smoke Show host the Back 2 Basics in what promises to be a high-octane battle! The Smoke Show come into this matchup boasting a potent offensive lineup, racking up an impressive 901 shots this season, complemented by 22 power-play goals. Their defensive stats tell a story of aggressive playing, with a staggering 259 penalty minutes, suggesting they’re not afraid to get physical. With over 54,000 total possession minutes, expect Smoke Show to dictate play and maintain control for long stretches.
On the flip side, the Back 2 Basics have been working hard with 797 shots and 18 power-play goals of their own, but they'll need to tighten up their defensive game to compete tonight effectively. With a below-average penalty kill clearance rate of just 43, they must improve their discipline and look to capitalize on their opponents' mistakes. Their takeaway numbers, standing at 666, reflect a strong physical and tactical approach to defense, something they’ll heavily rely on tonight to counter the Smoke Show’s aggressive style.
As both teams bring their unique flavors to the match with intense physicality and high-scoring potential, fans can expect a thrilling contest filled with offensive chances and perhaps a few scraps. Can the Smoke Show leverage their firepower and dominance in possession, or will the Back 2 Basics pull off an upset by stifling their attack? Tune in for the action!
Three Stars
Team Stats
B2BSS
127119
10578
48:3651:20
6564
OFFENSE
127Shots119
7973Poss8028
2916TOA3080
SPECIAL TEAMS
4PPG4
2SHG3
20PIM26
DEFENSE
65Takeaways64
209Giveaways204
11Blocked20
Back 2 Basics — Skaters
| 6 | 10 | 7 | 17 | -8 | 47 | 49 | 12 | 0 | 34 | 69 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 8 | 52 | 78 | 54 | 69.2% | 39 | 120.5% | 1601 | 420 | |
| 6 | 1 | 12 | 13 | -8 | 22 | 4 | 2 | 4 | 49 | 56 | 0 | 0 | 104 | 77 | 57.5% | 0 | 4 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 12 | 46 | 108 | 73 | 67.6% | 22 | 100.0% | 1309 | 425 | |
DGala | 6 | 6 | 6 | 12 | -7 | 14 | 7 | 4 | 0 | 26 | 41 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | 0 | 3 | 1 | 3 | 0 | 10 | 30 | 108 | 87 | 80.6% | 20 | 70.0% | 1636 | 424 |
| 6 | 4 | 8 | 12 | -8 | 36 | 14 | 2 | 1 | 35 | 81 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 50.0% | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 3 | 21 | 59 | 114 | 78 | 68.4% | 29 | 124.1% | 2015 | 425 | |
| 6 | 3 | 7 | 10 | -8 | 8 | 12 | 0 | 0 | 46 | 28 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | 0 | 4 | 1 | 0 | 8 | 14 | 22 | 106 | 86 | 81.1% | 12 | 66.7% | 1412 | 427 |
Back 2 Basics — Goalies
| NAME | GP | GA | SV | SH | SV% | GAA | SO | BS | PS | TOI |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6 | 32 | 82 | 114 | 71.9 | 5.33 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 427 |
Smoke Show — Skaters
| 6 | 10 | 16 | 26 | +8 | 29 | 21 | 8 | 5 | 31 | 55 | 0 | 0 | 77 | 101 | 43.3% | 1 | 1 | 5 | 1 | 4 | 8 | 42 | 86 | 62 | 72.1% | 32 | 90.6% | 1995 | 424 | |
| 6 | 13 | 12 | 25 | +8 | 24 | 101 | 4 | 0 | 23 | 75 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | 0 | 3 | 2 | 0 | 5 | 14 | 60 | 101 | 62 | 61.4% | 25 | 96.0% | 1551 | 424 | |
| 2 | 5 | 8 | 13 | +7 | 26 | 24 | 8 | 0 | 11 | 29 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0.0% | 2 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 6 | 11 | 8 | 72.7% | 9 | 288.9% | 866 | 172 | |
| 6 | 1 | 11 | 12 | +7 | 6 | 45 | 4 | 0 | 42 | 47 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | 1 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 14 | 36 | 96 | 79 | 82.3% | 11 | 54.5% | 1543 | 423 | |
| 4 | 3 | 6 | 9 | -3 | 16 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 25 | 20 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 33.3% | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 13 | 20 | 73 | 56 | 76.7% | 20 | 80.0% | 671 | 247 | |
| 6 | 0 | 3 | 3 | +8 | 4 | 12 | 2 | 0 | 60 | 50 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 6 | 14 | 40 | 143 | 100 | 69.9% | 7 | 57.1% | 1402 | 427 |
Smoke Show — Goalies
| NAME | GP | GA | SV | SH | SV% | GAA | SO | BS | PS | TOI |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6 | 24 | 115 | 139 | 82.7 | 4.00 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 427 |