Have you ever watched a hockey game and started counting the players both on the bench and on the ice? You may have also noticed that…
Prior to the 2005-06 NHL season, following a lockout year, games could still end in a tie. Should neither team win the game after 60…
Have you ever asked yourself what those markings are on the surface of an ice rink? Are there any specific lines, circles or areas that…
The official NHL Standings consists of 16 columns, not just the team record for Wins-Losses-Overtime or Shootout Losses (W/L/OT). (source)Most of them directly affect team…
Every so often, NHL players literally seem like their game is on fire. Game in and game out they are scoring at will and accumulating…
You’re watching the hockey game and it’s tied 3-3 with time running out in the third period. So, what happens next? We know the game…
When it comes to statistics used to evaluate NHL players, the most common that come to mind are goals, assists and total points. Naturally, the…
While scrolling through NHL player statistics, you’ll likely be looking at the scoring columns since player point totals generate the most interest.However, there is one…
While hockey players are primarily monitored for their ability to score (goals and assists), goaltenders are judged for their own set of criteria during the…
The NHL introduced the intermission to resurface the ice in between periods and allow for players to rest. As the NHL grew in popularity on…