wasn't sure where to ask this...has there been much analytics work done on regular season vs. playoffs? There are so many differences in playoffs - different intensity, clutch players, less penalties, playing same opponent, etc.
I ask because of how some types of players (i.e. Chia, Hagg) grade poorly on analytics in the regular season, but theoretically have a game better suited for the playoffs. I wonder if these guys would grade out better in the playoffs, but there just isn't good enough sample size. Or maybe the factors that impact the game have different importance in regular season vs. playoffs.
I've seen work on things like teams that outhit the opponents still typically get outscored, but I think that could be flawed because it wouldn't take into account the hits that don't get counted (i.e. behind the scenes stuff when neither player has the puck). There's also the fact that a team like Colorado playing in a weaker division will have better analytics, but come playoff time, they'll eventually have to play against a stronger opponent in the finals.
Anyways...any work on this stuff?