Vancouver Canucks' Pettersson Isn't Scoring Because He Isn't Shooting
The Vancouver Canucks have much depending on Elias Pettersson, but his season start has been worrisome. Looking back to his rookie year, the 19-year-old Swede exploded onto the NHL scene with electrifying speed and confident shooting.
His first NHL goal energized fans as he moved quickly, decisively taking his shots. However, this season, Pettersson appears hesitant. For example, during partial breakaways on Wednesday, he chose to pass rather than shoot.
- Pettersson twice passed when shooting opportunities arose, including a pass to Garland, who failed to register a shot. (Sportsnet)
This reflects a troubling pattern for the season so far: Pettersson isn't taking enough shots, which explains the dry spell in his goal tally.
“You miss 100 per cent of the shots you don’t take.” – Wayne Gretzky
If players don't shoot, they can't score, and this is the core issue behind Pettersson's current scoring drought.
Author's summary: Elias Pettersson’s scoring slump stems largely from his reluctance to shoot, highlighting the crucial link between taking risks and scoring goals.