“Either go by points percentage, or play more regular-season games,” he said. “Obviously, to make it completely fair, you’d want to play more regular-season games to get in. But if we’re going to start playoffs right away, that would put us in on (win) percentage but it’s tough to make that call — that’s for sure.”

“It definitely makes it harder because there’s nothing like being in game shape — it’s totally different — and to be in your best shape is a huge advantage,” said Horvat, who relocated from Vancouver to his new off-season home in London, Ont. 10 days ago with his pregnant wife, Holly, who’s expected to deliver the couple’s first child in July. – The Province