The Thanksgiving Checkpoint
An investigation into how accurate the standings at American Thanksgiving portrays the playoff picture by the end of the season.
Winnipeg Jets: Easy Schedule or the Real Deal?
An analysis of if a lenient beginning schedule is a false portrayal of a teams' record.
The Uncertainty of Predicting Playoff Teams Before the Season Begins
A look at why predicting playoff teams is unpredictable from the start of the season.
Would Changing the NHL Points System Make a Difference in the Standings?
An analysis of how playoff positions would change if teams received an extra point for winning in regulation.
Optimism in Nashville - Does “Winning the Off-Season” Matter?
A look at which teams had the best roster improvements in an off-season, and how that impacted their future results.
Characteristics of a Stanley Cup Final Game Seven
This article highlights the unique trends seen in Stanley Cup Final game sevens.
Qualitative Trends to Predict a Stanley Cup Champion
Three strong qualitative trends to determine who is the Stanley Cup favourite.
Do Previous Deep Playoff Runs Determine Current Success?
An analysis of how deep playoff runs correlate to future success.
Is Rest Actually a Good Thing?
A dive into the performance of rested teams in the following playoff round.
The Likelihood of a 2-0 Series Comeback
A look at the chances of a team coming back to win the series after being down 2-0.
Will Lack of Playoff Experience Impact the Vancouver Canucks?
A look at past teams who ended a long playoff drought and how successful they were in their first time back.
Does Season Series Translate to Predictable Playoff Winners?
A thorough analysis to examine if season series is an important predictor variable to determine playoff series winners.
Is the Slow Start for the Edmonton Oilers a Concern for Their Stanley Cup Odds?
The 2023-2024 Edmonton Oilers got off to a slow start. Will this impact their cup chances based on historic trends?
Negative Goal Differential: A Simple Method to Disregard Teams From Winning a Stanley Cup
A look at the results of playoff teams who have a negative goal differential.
Magic Number 56 Shows Promise for the Boston Bruins, Colorado Avalanche, & Florida Panthers
The Bruins, Avalanche, and Panthers all fall in line with a favourable trend. Just how strong does this trend correlate with future Stanley Cup Success?