The biggest storyline heading into the Boston Bruins and the Washington Capitals first round matchup revolves around Zdeno Chara, facing off against his old squad. Playing each other 8 times in the regular season so far, this storyline has grown stale and lacks the luster it would otherwise would have in a normal season. Regardless,Continue reading “NHL Playoff Preview: WSH vs BOS”
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NHL Playoff Preview: PIT vs NYI
In today’s edition of the Koho NHL playoff previews, we’re taking a look at the East division’s match-up between the No. 1 seed Pittsburgh Penguins and No. 4 seed New York Islanders. The last time these two teams met in the playoffs was in 2018, when the Islanders eliminated the Penguins in a dominant fourContinue reading “NHL Playoff Preview: PIT vs NYI”
NHL Playoff Preview: EDM vs WPG
Resuming our NHL Playoff previews for the North division, the No. 2 seed Edmonton Oilers face off against the No. 3 seed Winnipeg Jets. Statistical Analysis For a thorough breakdown of the statistics listed above, click here. The Oilers and Jets are two teams that are picky with their shot selection, placing in the bottom-sixContinue reading “NHL Playoff Preview: EDM vs WPG”
Model Statistics Glossary
Hello again! With the growing use of advanced stats within the hockey community and subsequent information overload of key terms, this article will be a growing list of buzzwords to become familiar with and add to your vocabulary. Many of these terms are used in the prediction model while many are not. For the integrityContinue reading “Model Statistics Glossary”
NHL Playoff Preview: MTL vs TOR
After the longest 56-game season imaginable, the NHL playoffs are finally upon us. In honour of their start, I’ll be taking a look at each first round playoff matchup, comparing squads using analytics and narratives from the 2021 season. Kicking off the Koho NHL playoff previews, we have the much anticipated series between the TorontoContinue reading “NHL Playoff Preview: MTL vs TOR”
NHL Picks: April Review
The model saw an uptick in correct predictions from May, hitting at a 62.3% rate. This number is higher than the expected success rate and will likely drop as the season draws to a close. The bread and butter of the model, the month of April was uneventful for picks that reach the 12% threshold.Continue reading “NHL Picks: April Review”
NHL Picks: April 22, 2021
Look familiar? We have almost the exact same two picks from April 20 with the Sabres (+260) and the Blue Jackets (+215). Buffalo starts Tokarski in net, while the Bruins are starting their rookie Jeremy Swayman. Far from a lock, but the model likes the Sabres against the book again in this one. The BlueContinue reading “NHL Picks: April 22, 2021”
NHL Picks: April 20, 2021
Two plays on the board today with the Sabres (+260) vs the Bruins and the Hurricanes (-105) vs the Lightning. Tokarski has been above average this year in net for the Sabres in a game in which they are heavy underdogs. The Lightning are likely to start McElhinney in a back to back against theContinue reading “NHL Picks: April 20, 2021”
NHL Picks: April 13, 2021
Today’s pick is on the Predators (+145) vs the Lightning. After a slow start to the season, Juuse Saros and the Predators have brought themselves back into the playoff picture. With the news that Curtis McElhinney is starting for the Bolts, the model has given the edge to the Preds versus the bookmaker. Good Luck!
NHL Picks: April 8, 2021
We are back, and in dramatic fashion. While the Sabres are the clear frontrunner for the first overall pick this year, the Devils are not far behind them. After shipping out Kyle Palmieri and Travis Zajac, the Devils have waved the white flag for this season. We are taking the Sabres here, despite Hall sittingContinue reading “NHL Picks: April 8, 2021”
