Which is exactly the reason why Ottawa was my pick to win the GC last year, right after they clinched first in the East. They were trending up at the right time, while teams like Calgary and Edmonton were in cruise control.
You have to look only at points scored by the offense - Ottawa has the lead by a whopping +1. Both teams have played 5 games. Btw, the RB's have played Calgary twice.
I could not agree more. And only 7 of tonight's points were due to a turnover by the D. O looks shaky at times, but overall some impressive drives against a tough D