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The revised NHL OT system makes comparisons misleading.
In 1976 the Canadiens went 60-8-12 (W-L-T) for 132 points in 80 games, or 0.825 hockey.
As of today the Bruins have 50 wins, but only 43 of those are 'regulation wins'.
Their real record is:
43 Wins
5 Overtime Wins
5 Overtime Loses
2 Shoot-Out Wins
9 Loses
64 Games played.
In 'old hockey terms' they are 43-9-12, or 98 points.
They have 18 games remaining. Going undefeated would put them at 61-9-12, or 134 points in 82 games, or 0.817 hockey.
Yes, they are at the top of the league. All-time great? a) No, not in any historical terms, b) Let's see if they can win the cup. NHL history is littered with President's Cup Round 1 failures.
I take NHL history and comparisons very seriously. I saw a lot of the great teams and players, I remember their dominance.
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Last edited by 1990C4S; 03-12-2023 at 11:12 AM..
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