Though road wins don't classify as an advanced stat, it's interesting to look at after the Washington Capitals finished October with 15 points (7-1-1) in nine road games, four more than the Florida Panthers, who are second with 11 (4-2-3). Eight of the top 10 teams in road points in October last season went on to make the playoffs (Predators, New York Islanders, Flames, Maple Leafs, Sharks, Pittsburgh Penguins, Colorado Avalanche, Bruins). Though teams must sustain this success over the remaining months of the regular season, it emphasizes the importance of a strong start on the road. Twenty-five teams in NHL history have had at least 15 points through their first nine road games, and five (20 percent) went on to win the Stanley Cup that season (Montreal Canadiens, 1978; Chicago Blackhawks, 2013; Detroit Red Wings, 1950, 1952 and 2002).