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NHL Power Ranking: #7
It’s quite fitting that number seven on our list of the best wings in the Metropolitan Division is three-time Stanley Cup champion Justin Williams. The Capitals signed Williams to a two-year deal and they’re hoping that he can help them get over their games seven demons.
Williams has been a decent producer during the regular season. However, I think it’s relevant to consider how outstanding he’s been in the postseason. These rankings include playoff games.
- 13th in even strength goals per 60 minutes (0.79)
- 11th in even strength assists per 60 minutes (1.12)
- 11th in even strength points per 60 minutes (1.91)
Williams’s value does not come from the score sheet. He’s an outstanding possession player who should help the Capitals be an even better possession team.
- 4th in HSCF% Relative (7.09%)
- 5th in SCF% Relative (6.27%)
- 6th in CF% Relative (5.37%)
- 2nd in FenClose% Relative (5.98%)
Williams should be a nice piece to the Capitals Stanley Cup puzzle.
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