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Originally Posted by mrkajz44
In addition to what was already said, the weighted method uses goal differential as a strong predictor into who will more likely win any future matchups. Calgary has a GD of +19, while SJ is even. Therefore, the weighted method would show Calgary as earning more points than SJ, even if they had the exact same remaining schedule.
The 50/50 method takes away this weighting on GD and drops Calgary's chance of getting in, and increases the Sharks.
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Best explanation out of all and I honestly didn't know that was how it was calculated. Thanks!