When you look at the Atlantic Division standings in the NHL, there is much more than meets the eye.
Right now, what you see is that the Devils and Penguins are tied for the division lead with 97 points apiece. They have the exact same records at 45-26-7. You would think, just by that information that these two teams are evenly matched, and mirror images of each other, correct?
If you believe that, then you couldn't be any more wrong.
This season, the Devils have dominated the Penguins each time they've faced each other. They swept the season series of six games against the defending Stanley Cup Champs. But even though the Devils have dominated the Penguins as much as they have, one would think they'd be running away with the Division.
Once again, you couldn't be any more wrong.
But because the Devils have swept the season series and they're neck-in-neck for the division lead, Jersey's team has a very important head-to-head tiebreaker working in their favor, should the season end with the Devils and Penguins tied in points.
And when you take a look at each team's remaining schedule, it's very p ...
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