Perspective on the WC Playoff Race
Don't think I have ever started a thread here, but I felt that there was something to share.
I took the time to do the research and some quick math as a way of getting some context on how incredibly tight this race is and how well all the teams are playing.
I added up the records of the five teams (Van, LA, Min, Wpg, Cal) in the thick of it since the All-Star break and here is what I found:
The combined record of all five is a staggering 85-43-12. That is a .650 points percentage, good for 106 points on a season.
No surprise, Minnesota has the best record at 22-5-1, followed by,
LA at 17-9-2,
Van at 17-10-1,
CGY at 15-9-4, and
WPG at 14-10-4.
Point is, all these teams have been executing at a high level for a long time (>1/3 of a season), and whichever team misses the playoffs will have nothing to be ashamed of. The fact that the Flames are a part of it just shows to me that they are able to compete among an elite group and hold their own.
I don't believe they are done yet, but only time will tell.
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