Poll: Which team's surprising start is most sustainable?
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As everyone predicted, the Colorado Avalanche, New Jersey Devils, and Vegas Golden Knights are each sitting comfortably in a playoff spot.
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Sure, the NHL season is just a week old, but still the hot starts by these three clubs have been surprising. The Avalanche had - by far - the worst record in the NHL last season, the Devils dwelled in the Eastern Conference basement, and the Golden Knights didn't even have a roster at this time last year.
It is still early, but could one of these teams really be turning a corner?
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