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How Does the NHL Break a Tie in the NHL Standings?
If two or more NHL teams are tied in total points, the tie is broken and the NHL standings are set using the following criteria.
Who holds the record for the most points scored in one NHL game?
The record for most points in one NHL game belongs to Toronto Maple Leafs' legend Darryl Sittler. His astonishing night in 1976 has yet to be equaled.
What's the highest-scoring game by a single player in NHL history?
What's the highest scoring game by a player in NHL history?
What is "the neutral zone trap" and how do players line up when playing it?
A simple explanation of the neutral zone trap. Here's how to recognize one of hockey's most despised defensive systems.
What's the highest scoring game in NHL history?
What's the highest scoring game in NHL history?
Who holds the record for most goals in one NHL season?
Who holds the record for most goals in one NHL season?
Who has scored the most goals in an NHL career?
Who has scored the most goals in an NHL career?
Where did Red Wings' octopus tradition come from?
What's the origin of the Detroit Red Wings octopus? The Motor City's proud tradition of saluting the Detroit Red Wings with slimy creatures of the deep dates back half a century.
Who Are the "Original Six"?
Here are the teams that make up the NHL's Original Six.
What is the "plus-minus" statistic and how is it calculated?
What is hockey's "plus-minus" statistic and how is it calculated?
What's the average NHL salary?
What's the average NHL salary and how quickly has it risen in recent years? Has it gone down since the 2003-04 NHL lockout?
How Many NHL Draft Picks Make it to the NHL?
There are over 200 players selected at the NHL draft every year. How many of them go on to have NHL careers? What are the chances of a player selected in the first round of the NHL Draft compared to later rounds?
What is the criteria for a player to get his name on the Stanley Cup?
An NHL team might use plenty of players over the course of a season, due to trades, injuries, minor-league recalls, etc. So when they win the Stanley Cup, which players are eligible to have their names engraved on the Stanley Cup itself?
How are Goaltending Statistics Calculated?
Save percentage and goals-against average explained for hockey goalies.
When did advertising first appear on NHL rink boards?
Hockey answers: When did rink board advertising first appear in the NHL?
Why are the Montreal Canadiens called the Habs?
The most famous nickname in hockey might be the result of a mistake. The Montreal Canadiens are called the Habs because somebody misunderstood the Canadiens logo.
Who was the last NHL goaltender to play without a goalie mask?
Who was the last NHL goaltender to play without a goalie mask?
How did the Chicago Blackhawks blow the 1971 Stanley Cup?
The Chicago Blackhawks had the Stanley Cup in their grasp in 1971, until a long shot from center ice started a Montreal Canadiens comeback and began the Chicago Blackhawks decline.
How does the NHL rank teams for each round of the Stanley Cup playoffs?
We explains how the teams are ranked and matchups decided for each round of the Stanley Cup playoffs.
How did the NHL fill rosters during World War Two?
As many NHL players enlisted and shipped out, teams filled uniforms with players like Frank "Ulcers" McCool, who briefly became stars.
Did the Montreal Canadiens ever have exclusive rights to players from Quebec?
Hockey FAQ: Is it true the Montreal Canadiens used to have exclusive rights to hockey players from Quebec?
Where did the phrase "hat trick" originate?
How did a three-goal performance by a hockey player called a hat trick?
Can the goalie cross the centre line with the puck?
Hockey for beginners: Can the goalie cross the centre line with the puck? What restrictions are on goalies for puck handling?
What are rules governing junior hockey players in the NHL?
What are rules governing the eligibility of junior hockey players in the NHL?
What's a forward? A wing? Which line is which?
Hockey for beginners: Understanding hockey player positions and line combinations.