Working on some facts, in the very initial stages, but here are some alarming, but not necessarily surprising facts:
Over the last 6 years, 26 teams have entered the playoffs with goal differentials less than 10 goals, only 5 have won the first round series.
Also in the last 6 years, 8 teams have entered the playoffs with differentials less than 0, only 1 has gotten past the first round.
Bad news for Panthers and Capitals backers.
Over the last 6 years, 26 teams have entered the playoffs with goal differentials less than 10 goals, only 5 have won the first round series.
Also in the last 6 years, 8 teams have entered the playoffs with differentials less than 0, only 1 has gotten past the first round.
Bad news for Panthers and Capitals backers.