The save percentage stats are very likely to normalize. But that doesn't (solely) mean that goals against will rise to fix them.
So far, they have given up 5 more shots per game than last year (and that's after last nights game pulled the number down). I would expect that shots against will continue to drop down towards last years numbers - and that would drop SVP by 10-15% even with no more goals scored.
And the possession numbers reflect having played most of their games on the road, while flu-riden.
Having said all that, it is far too soon to tell what they are. I voted 85 pts for interest sake, but really, who knows?
|