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Originally Posted by Strange Brew
I recall someone here arguing that the numbers show teams on the end of a back to back are no worse off. Are there stats that support that?
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There's a reason they changed the playoff format years back to every second night. Players typically don't have the same legs deep into the 2nd game. It's an advantage regardless of what the stats may show because the stats don't take into consideration quality of opponent on 1st night vs 2nd night, etc.
My best guess is that the league gave the Oilers a solid on the schedule for them opening the season in Germany much like a few seasons ago when the league did them a solid for the opening year of their new arena.