Last Friday, as the Rangers faced the decisive game seven in their series with Tampa Bay, I read all the hype about the Rangers’ past successes in seventh games over the years -- they were unbeaten in the last seven decisive games. The hype upset me. Sports, as many things in life, are generally subject to the laws of averages. Over time, things balance out closer to the middle than either extreme. So, with seven wins in their last seven decisive games, the law of averages was bound to catch up with the Rangers. Unfortunately for this fan, it did, as the Rangers lost on Friday night.
There is something in nature about finding equilibrium. It manifests itself in many ways. I try to keep it in mind, even when I read the sports pages.