Around one month ago, I formulated a theory that each team in the NHL’s Northwest division engaged in a conspiratorial pact whereby only one team at a team would have a hot streak spanning 10-15 games. Early in the season, it was Minnesota, followed by Calgary, then Vancouver, then Edmonton, and last month ending with Colorado. However, it appears that for the second leg of this phenomenon, the order does not follow that of the first leg; it’s now Vancouver’s turn, as evidenced by a recent 7-3-3 record, including one quality win against Detroit.
Even more puzzling than a one-line team that relies heavily on their goalie being a possible contender in the playoffs is the 10 game losing streak of the Philadelphia Flyers. Due to parity, around 20 of the NHL’s 30 teams are roughly equal in skill level, at least in theory. That that team can’t manage to luck into one win (even in overtime) against some hapless gang of grinders and overachieving minor leaguers is downright hilarious.
