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NHL...help please

Posted by Agent0

685 days ago

Okay I'm looking to expand my knowledge of sports and I really want to start following sports other than the mainstream ones...NHL and AFL were some ideas of mine to get into...I chose AFL over CFL because I can't watch any CFL here in the U.S....I am hoping to be able to help write on both sports and expand the writing of each sport here at armchairgm...Anyways, I was looking at the NHL Standings and it was the wins and losses but the teams are sorted by points...anyone care to explain how teams get these points?

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CheezerAll-Star

685 days ago

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If the game ends in regulation,

win: 2 pts
lose: 0 pts

If the game ends in overtime:
tie: Both get 1 pt.
win: 2 pts

lose: 1 pt.

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SSreportersLegend

685 days ago

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How can it end in a tie? An OT loss is one point, a shootout loss is one point, a win is two points.

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ThecrookedcapAll-Star

685 days ago

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Ties are no longer possible. They did exist prior to the shootout rule being implemented.

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CheezerAll-Star

685 days ago

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I forgot about the shootout "extra innings"

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Pittsburgh GunnyMajor Leaguer

685 days ago

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Should a game end in a tie at the end of the third period then a 5 minute overtime (sudden death) is played. Each team is reduced to only 4 skaters and a goaltender. Minor penalties are still worth 2 minutes in the sin bin. If the game is still tied at the end of overtime then a shootout is held to determine which team gets the extra point. Each team selects 3 shooters and the home team gets to pick whether they want to shoot first or second. The shootout then takes place like innings. If after 3 shooters the shootout is not decided the shootout goes into "extra innings" to decide the outcome.

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Agent0Red-Shirting

685 days ago

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OH...thanks for the help! I'm going to start getting familiar with rules too...I have already decided a taem to root for, so the rest of the NHL season should be fun for me! ARticle later on today or tomorrow on my new team and sport!

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Pittsburgh GunnyMajor Leaguer

685 days ago

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If you ever want any of the rules explained I shall be glad to help out.

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Agent0Red-Shirting

685 days ago

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Sweet...I appreciate the help

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