What goal differential can tell us about NHL standings and playoff hopes

There are all sorts of ways you can analyze teams and no one stat will tell you everything. Still, Justin Bourne writes why he uses goal differential as an indicator this time of year, and what it can tell us about the current playoff picture.

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