Definitely something to it. Also more teams now than there were when Montreal and Toronto were cleaning up. Toronto was also very poorly run for at least a couple decades when Ballard owned them.
Igor has had an amazing turnaround this season. It's one of their best stories in a season full of good ones. Practically looking like Vezina form Shesterkin.
Yeah, I don't think the record with him is happenstance. They play with bigger balls and a little more oomph knowing there's a guy there who's watching their backs and will stick up for them.
Yeah, I would expect an even stronger Hurricanes team next game as they stare down the possibility of going down 0-2. Still, though, Zibanejad is in a great groove right now. You can feel it and see it on the ice.