Does blowing out your opponent one season mean better results the following season?

This week for Puck Prospectus, I took a look at whether teams that recorded higher percentages of their wins by three goals or more saw their success rate improve the following season.

Here is an excerpt:

Well, the results are quite interesting. In fact, teams that won over 40% of their games by three goals or more (there were four such teams) actually saw their point totals drop by a total of five points. Wouldn’t you think that teams, no matter how good they are, that handle their opponents relatively easily in a high percentage of games, would see that success translate to at least a couple more points the following season? Apparently not, but the above category only focuses on four teams.

What about teams that won between 31% and 40% of their games by three goals or more?

Read the entire article here.

Richard Pollock

Recent Posts

Game 78: Winnipeg Jets vs St Louis Blues pre-game report

A look at the projected lineups and pre-game interviews.

2 hours ago

Winnipeg Jets Morning Papers: Today’s Hockey Headlines | Apr 9, 2026

A daily roundup of Jets, Moose coverage — all the pro hockey news that matters…

5 hours ago

Global News | John Shannon on the Winnipeg Jets running out of time

The veteran journalist shares his insight.

11 hours ago

Winnipeg Jets Practice Report

Before departing Winnipeg for St. Louis the Jets hit the ice for a skate.

1 day ago

Jets winger Cole Koepke hitting his stride (and opponents) in Winnipeg

The Minnesotan looks more comfortable as the season has progressed showing off his speed and…

1 day ago