Plus-minus can be a polarizing statistic. While it certainly doesn’t tell the whole story and can be deceiving at times, it can serve as a good barometer for a player’s impact on the game. NBC Sports ...

CHICAGO — After the Lightning’s 5-0 loss Tuesday to the Blues, the stat sheet told an ominous tale of Tampa Bay’s all-around struggles. Forwards Steven Stamkos and Nick Paul were both minus-5.

As we continue to track the Red Zone Plus/Minus — Athlon Sports’ exclusive metric that combines NFL teams’ efficiency in the red zone on both offense and defense — there is a growing correlation ...