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Originally Posted by Oil Stain
Players/Coaches/Media say whatever suits their narrative in interviews.
Winning during a busy stretch of games? "It's great to get a good stretch of games so we can get in the rhythm."
Losing during a busy stretch of games? "We have had too much travel and no chance to practice which hasn't helped us get in the rhythm."
Home teams win more than away teams.
Tired teams, second night of back to backs, and especially third game in four games lose more than rested teams.
All the data I've ever seen backs up that playing at home and being rested is superior to playing tired and on the road.
I'll go with the data over what may be rationalizations.
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Why are you saying this? This assessment is based on looking at a larger picture then the one being discussed lol. We are talking about a 10 game stretch to start the season. No $hit you tend to win more at home vs the road by the time 82 games are done.
The players said that on the Oilers and it seemed to do them some good. So some times the narrative being pushed out by athletes can be accurate.
Anyway all good, we lost your happy, you lost were happy. Move on.