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FanIn80 · 02-28-2019, 10:21 AM

So I was talking hockey with someone this morning, and I was trying to explain how the Flames this year (compared to last year) are able to win games and also not lose games. This digressed into a "wtf are you even talking about" moment (which I get a lot), and it left me wondering...

How is it difficult to understand the difference between winning and not losing?

Winning: You actively control and ultimately win the game. These are games that, regardless of the score, aren't even close.
Not losing: You do enough to win, but more importantly, you limit mistakes and shut down any comeback attempts or late-game heroics.

I've noticed that this year's team has won quite a few games this season in both fashions. Which, in my memory, is in stark contrast to the team we saw last season.

Does this not make sense?

02-28-2019, 10:21 AM	#1
FanIn80 GOAT! Join Date: Jun 2006 Exp:	Winning vs Not Losing: That's a thing, right? So I was talking hockey with someone this morning, and I was trying to explain how the Flames this year (compared to last year) are able to win games and also not lose games. This digressed into a "wtf are you even talking about" moment (which I get a lot), and it left me wondering... How is it difficult to understand the difference between winning and not losing? Winning: You actively control and ultimately win the game. These are games that, regardless of the score, aren't even close. Not losing: You do enough to win, but more importantly, you limit mistakes and shut down any comeback attempts or late-game heroics. I've noticed that this year's team has won quite a few games this season in both fashions. Which, in my memory, is in stark contrast to the team we saw last season. Does this not make sense?