Habs Stats: The First Five Games
The Habs had a strong start to their season with a 4-1 record, tying for the lead in the Atlantic Division.
Digging into the numbers, Montreal's performance has been noteworthy as they prepare to play their sixth game against the New York Rangers.
The team's 4W-1L record raises questions about whether their results are hiding underlying statistics that could foreshadow issues in the near future.
- Average ranking of teams played so far: 12th
- Last year's average ranking after game five: 14th
Are they playing above their pay grade right now?
Author's summary: Habs strong start sparks questions about future performance.