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Real or fake? Breaking down NHL's early-season trends

As the 2018-19 NHL season rolls on, we're starting to see some trends get established. Some are familiar, like the Philadelphia Flyers getting atrocious goaltending. Some of them are new, like the Carolina Hurricanes leading their division and being the living embodiment of joy in the NHL.

Here's a look at some of the early season trends in the NHL, and whether they're real or fake.