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Originally Posted by mikephoen
We've also seen it twice in the last 5 years.
Parity is much higher since the last lockout, and much, much higher since the 2004/05 lockout. The years before that shouldn't be used for discussing the current NHL, because so much has changed. Of the 16 teams that make the playoffs now, probably 12 at least have a real legitimate shot at the cup. And even the other 4 could ride a hot goalie all the way.
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By the same team, with the same core.
One team doing it isn't a pattern or changing of legit chances.