Plus-Minus Calculator (Hockey/Basketball)

About the Plus-Minus Calculator

The Plus-Minus Calculator computes a player's plus-minus statistic in hockey or basketball, defined as the difference between goals/points scored by their team and goals/points allowed by the opponent while the player is on the ice/court.

Sports Statistics: Plus-minus measures a player's impact on the game’s score during their playing time.

Use this tool for analyzing player performance, coaching, or fan discussions.

• Features:
  • Calculates plus-minus for hockey or basketball.
  • Inputs: Sport (Hockey/Basketball), Goals/Points Scored, Goals/Points Allowed.
  • Keypad includes digits (0–9) and decimal point (.) for numerical input.
  • Displays result as an integer (e.g., +5, -3).
  • Shows calculation steps in LaTeX format using MathJax.
  • Clear, backspace, and copy functionality for results.
  • Share or embed the calculator.
• Practical Applications: Useful for players, coaches, analysts, or fans tracking performance.
• How to Use:
  • Select the sport (Hockey or Basketball).
  • Enter goals/points scored and allowed (non-negative integers).
  • Use the keypad to input digits (decimal point not needed).
  • Click "Calculate" to view the plus-minus.
  • Use "Clear" to reset or "⌫" to delete the last character.
  • Copy results or share/embed the calculator.
• Helpful Tips:
  • Inputs must be non-negative integers.
  • Positive plus-minus indicates the team outscored opponents; negative indicates the opposite.
  • In hockey, plus-minus typically excludes power-play or penalty-kill goals.
  • In basketball, plus-minus reflects net points during a player’s court time.
• Examples:
  • Example 1 (Hockey):
    • Inputs: Sport = Hockey, Goals Scored = 7, Goals Allowed = 2
    • Calculation: \\(\\text{Plus-Minus} = 7 - 2 = +5\\)
    • Result: Plus-Minus = +5, Note: Positive impact
  • Example 2 (Basketball):
    • Inputs: Sport = Basketball, Points Scored = 20, Points Allowed = 25
    • Calculation: \\(\\text{Plus-Minus} = 20 - 25 = -5\\)
    • Result: Plus-Minus = -5, Note: Negative impact

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