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Originally Posted by Jay Random
Yes, 1 power-play goal per game is that difficult. The 2009-10 Washington Capitals led the league with 79 power play goals, which is still less than one PPG per game. No team since then has even come close.
When you give up four even-strength goals in a game, your power play is not what caused you to lose.
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Sure, but in hockey games, the result is often determined by timing. How many times this season have the Flames been tied 2-2, 1-1 or up 2-1 only to squander a 5-4 or 5-3 by barely managing to get a shot on goal? These are moments, like last night, where the team needs to find a way to capitalize more often than naught and bury a team if they're going to be a serious playoff team.
When you don't even manage to dictate play with the man advantage, a team like the Bruins will simply shove it back down your throat as soon as they are back at EV strength.