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04-04-2009, 10:25 AM
NHL TIEBREAKERS
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If two or more clubs are tied in points during the regular season, the standing of the clubs is determined in the following order:
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1. The greater number of games won.
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2. The greater number of points earned in games between the tied clubs. If two clubs are tied, and have not played an equal number of home games against each other, points earned in the first game played in the city that had the extra game shall not be included. If more than two clubs are tied, the higher percentage of available points earned in games among those clubs, and not including any "odd" games, shall be used to determine the standing.
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3. The greater differential between goals for and against for the entire regular season.
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[Note: Uneven number of games rule omitted as all teams play an 82 game season.]
If two or more clubs are tied in points during the regular season, the standing of the clubs is determined in the following order:
The Sabres did their part, defeating the Washington Capitals 5-4 in overtime Friday night. The win puts them within four points of the New York Rangers, who are currently in eighth place.
If the Rangers earn six - or fewer - points in their remaining four games of the regular season, the Sabres could claim the final seed. That is if Buffalo can win all of their remaining games down the stretch.
If they can claim the all 10 points in their remaining five games, the Sabres would have a total of 95 points and 43 wins. If the Rangers lose just one of their last four games in regulation, they would match the Sabres’ 95 points and 43 wins. However, Buffalo would win the tiebreaker, holding a 3-1 season series lead against New York.
As for the Florida Panthers, who currently sit two points ahead of Buffalo in ninth place, a 3-1 loss to the Atlanta Thrashers on Friday puts them within reach. Even if the Panthers win their remaining four games – tying the Sabres with 95 points – Buffalo would claim the tiebreaker with 43 wins to Florida’s 42 wins.
Again, this is assuming the Sabres win all of their remaining five games of the regular season. (Updates will be added accordingly throughout the week)
http://sabres.nhl.com/team/app/?service=page&page=NewsPage&articleid=416498
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If two or more clubs are tied in points during the regular season, the standing of the clubs is determined in the following order:
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1. The greater number of games won.
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2. The greater number of points earned in games between the tied clubs. If two clubs are tied, and have not played an equal number of home games against each other, points earned in the first game played in the city that had the extra game shall not be included. If more than two clubs are tied, the higher percentage of available points earned in games among those clubs, and not including any "odd" games, shall be used to determine the standing.
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3. The greater differential between goals for and against for the entire regular season.
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[Note: Uneven number of games rule omitted as all teams play an 82 game season.]
If two or more clubs are tied in points during the regular season, the standing of the clubs is determined in the following order:
The Sabres did their part, defeating the Washington Capitals 5-4 in overtime Friday night. The win puts them within four points of the New York Rangers, who are currently in eighth place.
If the Rangers earn six - or fewer - points in their remaining four games of the regular season, the Sabres could claim the final seed. That is if Buffalo can win all of their remaining games down the stretch.
If they can claim the all 10 points in their remaining five games, the Sabres would have a total of 95 points and 43 wins. If the Rangers lose just one of their last four games in regulation, they would match the Sabres’ 95 points and 43 wins. However, Buffalo would win the tiebreaker, holding a 3-1 season series lead against New York.
As for the Florida Panthers, who currently sit two points ahead of Buffalo in ninth place, a 3-1 loss to the Atlanta Thrashers on Friday puts them within reach. Even if the Panthers win their remaining four games – tying the Sabres with 95 points – Buffalo would claim the tiebreaker with 43 wins to Florida’s 42 wins.
Again, this is assuming the Sabres win all of their remaining five games of the regular season. (Updates will be added accordingly throughout the week)
http://sabres.nhl.com/team/app/?service=page&page=NewsPage&articleid=416498