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Max Pacioretty is known for two things.

First off, he’s among the best goal-scorers in the NHL during the last five seasons. From 2012-13 to 2016-17, he ranks fifth in goals scored (156), behind Alex Ovechkin (219), Joe Pavelski (161), Sidney Crosby (159) and Patrick Kane (159). And if you filter the results by even-strength goals, Pacioretty’s scoring prowess is even more impressive. His 113 even-strength goals are second in the NHL during that time frame, behind only Ovechkin’s 118. It’s worth noting that Pacioretty played almost 700 fewer minutes than Ovechkin during those seasons.

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Secondly, he’s no stranger to scoring slumps, which is often the case with high-volume shooters. During the past five seasons, Pacioretty ranks fifth in the NHL in shots, with an impressive 1,306 making their way to opposing goalies. Which brings us to the question du jour: What’s wrong with Pacioretty this season?