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View at The Athletic16 stats: This is shaping up to be the most unpredictable NHL season in recent memory
The AthleticIf everything holds, this year will be the most unusual year on record based on preseason playoff lines; the Leafs and Panthers are cooked.
Published: Mar 5, 2026, 6:00 am Added: Mar 5, 2026, 7:00 am
