Hey r/NHLAnalytics,  
The Jets and Stars are tied 1-1 in their second-round series (May 11, 2025). Adam Lowry (WPG) and Matt Duchene (DAL) show different playoff performances and contract values. Below are stat charts with cap hits for our data fans to analyze.

**Playoff Stats (9 Games)**  
| PLAYER  | GOALS | ASSISTS | HITS | FACEOFF WINS | CAP    |
|---------|-------|---------|------|--------------|--------|
| Lowry   | 4     | 0       | 42   | 89           | $3.25M |
| Duchene | 0     | 4       | 5    | 32           | $3.00M |

**Playoff Notes:**  
- Lowry has 4 goals and 42 hits; Duchene has 4 assists and 5 hits.  
- Lowry’s 89 faceoff wins exceed Duchene’s 32.  
- Lowry’s $3.25M aligns with his output; Duchene’s $3.00M less so.  

**Regular Season Stats (2024-25)**  
| PLAYER  | GOALS | ASSISTS | HITS | FACEOFF WINS | CAP    |
|---------|-------|---------|------|--------------|--------|
| Lowry   | 15    | 20      | 256  | 614          | $3.25M |
| Duchene | 25    | 40      | 48   | 297          | $3.00M |

**Regular Season Notes:**  
- Duchene’s 65 points (25G, 40A) surpass Lowry’s 35 (15G, 20A).  
- Lowry’s 256 hits far exceed Duchene’s 48.  
- Lowry’s 614 faceoff wins nearly double Duchene’s 297.  

**Series Recap**  
- **Lowry**: 1 goal, 10 hits, 17 faceoff wins (48.6%) in 2 games. His Game 2 goal aided a 4-0 Jets win.  
- **Duchene**: 0 goals, 5 hits, 32 faceoff wins (59.3%) overall indicate challenges.  

**Takeaways**  
- **Lowry**: His 4 goals and 42 hits exceed his regular season pace (0.18 goals/game). His $3.25M supports his two-way role.  
- **Duchene**: 0 goals don’t match his 65-point regular season. His $3.00M has less playoff impact.  
- **Comparison**: Lowry’s $3.25M reflects stronger playoff contribution than Duchene’s $3.00M.  

**Talk It Out**  
- How do Lowry’s faceoff wins impact possession?  
- What’s behind Duchene’s lack of goals?  
- Does Lowry’s $3.25M offer better value than Duchene’s $3.00M?  

Share your thoughts in the comments—what do these charts show about Lowry’s performance and Duchene’s struggles?

Lowry’s Jet Drive vs. Duchene’s Star Flicker