Obligatory NHL Analysis
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The Canadiens allow a goal with 11 seconds remaining and go on to lose in a shoot-out to the Panthers.
The Flames rise to a 4-0 lead early in the second period and go on to lose in a shoot-out to the Avalanche.
Which team deserves the dunce cap more?
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ESPN’s second power rankings of the season are up. No surprises here, though I think the Penguins-love is a little heavy. 5th overall for a .500 team? Ranked ahead of 3-1-0 teams like the Flyers and Lightning? I know all it takes is Sid the Kid to kick start his game and the Penguins are right back in the top 5, but it hasn’t happened yet.
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A quick look at the NHL standings shows some interesting things:
- Minnesota remains the only team unbeaten in regulation.
- At the other end of the spectrum, at 0-6-0 Atlanta has yet to register a single point in the standings. Those of you with bets over the first coach fired should start looking at who has poor Bob Hartley.
- Philadelphia is the only Atlantic Division team over .500. Both the Northeast and Southeast divisions have 3 teams over .500.
- Los Angeles has allowed the most goals in the league (30). Toronto is a close second at 29.
- Toronto also has scored the most goals in the league (26)
- Anaheim has played twice as many games (8) as Pittsburgh, Tampa, St. Louis and Columbus.
- New Jersey and Boston have yet to play a home game. Every team in the league has played a road game.
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