NHL Shockwaves: Unexpected Number One and Your Team’s Hidden Injury Crisis Revealed
3. Carolina Hurricanes, 31-15-5
Last week: 3
Sean: 3
Dom: 3
From Oct. 12 to Jan. 19, a stretch in which Jaccob Slavin played just three games, the Hurricanes allowed 3.25 expected goals per 60, fewer than all but eight teams, and went 25-14-3. Imagine what they’d have done with The League’s Best Defensive Defenseman™. We’re saying 38-3-1. They’d have clinched the Metro by the Golden Globes.
4. Buffalo Sabres, 28-17-5
Last week: 4
Sean: 4
Dom: 4
Remember when the once-lowly Sabres started the season 11-14-4? It’s clear now that the early losses piling up were entirely the result of early-season injuries. The Sabres were without several players on a nightly basis, and now that the team is somewhat healthier (minus Josh Norris, who is seemingly always injured), they’re winning in bunches.
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