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Originally Posted by CaptainCrunch
They're not way better defensively, last year they had a 3.34 gpa this year they have a 3.10 fpg average. that's 9 gaa in 40 games difference. This is more because the Oilers had a hot start goaltending wise then any better defensive play. In fact when you watch them play, I'd argue that the crucial "This guy scored" stat is up thanks to their top line and their I don't give a crap defensive scheme.
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Five on five through 40 games their xGA/60 this season is 2.36
Last year through 40 games their xGA/60 was 2.38
Just better goaltending as you said.