One Game Decides the Season

Since the 2008-09 NHL season began in Europe on October 4th, a whopping 1,316 games have been played. So far, six teams have won division titles, two teams have won conference championships, one team finished with the most points during the regular season, and a few players have already guaranteed themselves at least one award. However, it will be the 1,317th game that will have spectators around the country glued to the television on Friday night, as the Detroit Red Wings and Pittsburgh Penguins battle to decide who takes home the grand prize of Lord Stanley's Cup.With history being a valuable part of our past, we must look back before going forward. According to that history, the numbers are in favor of the Detroit Red Wings taking home their 12th Stanley Cup and fifth in 12 seasons. The major reason behind that is because home teams have typically done very well in the deciding game of the championship round. Friday night will be the 15th time that the Stanley Cup Final needs...