Fansided · Nov 7, 2019
The schedule that could ruin the Coyotes playoff odds
We initially looked at the impact that injuries have on a team’s ability to make the playoffs. In this post we explore how the regular season schedule may influence a playoff run.
Although the Arizona Coyotes play an 82 game regular season schedule like every other team in the NHL, all schedules are not necessarily equal. There are divisional factors that come into play that have a significant impact upon the success or failure of a team’s efforts to make the NHL playoffs. Regarding the Coyotes, the relative strength of the current Pacific Division is important to note.