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Originally Posted by Goriders
Strength of schedule aside. You have to be able to beat anyone to win the cup. So although it may explain some things. Does it really matter if your goal is to be the best?
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Yes, because hockey is a sport where the razor thin margins between the good and bad teams, along with incontrollable elements that decide games mean the "best" team will never win every game. But they should win more often over an extended sample size.
So strength of schedule should significantly influence your win %, even if you are the best or want to be the best.