Tuesday, December 10, 2013

Soccer Standings for the NHL

In any soccer league in the world, wins count for three points, ties are one, and losses are zero obviously.

How would this emphasis on wins affect the Metropolitan Division? Let's find out. Obviously, OT/SO losses were substituted for ties.

First, the regular standings:
1. Pittsburgh Penguins: 21-10-1 (43 points)
2. Washington Capitals (Yay): 16-12-1 (34)
3. New York Rangers: 15-15-1 (31)
4. Carolina Hurricanes: 13-13-5 (31)
5. New Jersey Devils: 12-13-6 (30)
6. Philadelphia Flyers: 13-14-3 (29)
7. Columbus Blue Jackets: 12-15-3 (27)
8. New York Islanders: 8-18-5 (21)

Now, the soccer standings:
1. Pittsburgh Penguins: 64 points
2. Washington Capitals: 49
3. New York Rangers: 46
4. Carolina Hurricanes: 44
5. Philadelphia Flyers: 42
6. New Jersey Devils: 42
7. Columbus Blue Jackets: 39
8. New York Islanders: 29

As you can see, although the placement would not change much, the spread would. There would be a much bigger gap between first and second place, and the Flyers and Devils switched spots because Philly has played one less game than New Jersey. What does this mean?

I don't know. 

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