Obviously most of the U.S aren't hockey fans, so in hockey they go by a point system... Meaning...
-Win=2 Points
-Loss=0 Points
-Overtime=1 Point (Both teams will play for the extra point in OT)
-Overtime Winner= 1 Extra Point
*If the game goes into overtime, both teams earn a point. If no one scores in OT, then it goes to a "shootout." 3 players from each team gets a shot. Whoever scores the most gets the extra point. If it is still tied, they add another shooter (one who hasn't shot yet) until there's a winner... Need visual proof?
Eastern Conference Standings: As of March 5, 2009 (Games Remaining in parenthesis)
1. Boston Bruins: 93 Points (17: Kings of the hill. They rule. They're safe
2. New Jersey Devils: 87 Points (18): Mr. Consistency. They're safe.
3. Washington Capitals: 85 Points (16): Douches! But they're safe... For now
4. Philadelphia Flyers: 78 Points (19): Teetering
5. Montreal Canadiens: 75 Points (18): Where it gets interesting. Distance between 5-10 is a mere 4 points
6. Florida Panthers: 74 Points (17): Surprise team in the mix. Get a higher seed cause they played less games than Penguins and they've owned the Rangers in season series.
7. New York Rangers: 74 Points (17): Also teetering. I hope they fall off.
8. PITTSBURGH PENGUINS: 74 Points (16): Hottest team right now. 5 wins in a row. 7 of 9 since coach was fired and replaced.
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9. Buffalo Sabres: 71 Points (18): Small market. Young stars. Goalie better not fuck it up.
10. Carolina Hurricanes: 71 Points (17): Staal and that's it. Will drown soon like puppies.
Scoreboard Watch Tonight
*Penguins beat Florida 4-1: Big win. Brought Florida down to earth.
*Rangers beat Islanders 4-2: Rags beat a sorry excuse of a hockey team.
What to watch for 3/6
*Carolina plays Calgary
*Buffalo plays Phoenix
*Montreal plays Atlanta
Song of the day as a Penguins fan.
WOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO!