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Originally Posted by Flames Draft Watcher
There’s more hits in the playoffs partially because you have indefinite overtime. Games in the regular season average less than 65 minutes. Games in the playoffs average more time because of OT. More time to hit equals more hits per game.
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Also back to backs, road trips, matinees etc.
These things don't really exist in the playoffs and are major factors in a team's ability to be physical.