PLAYOFFS – The top four (4) teams in each division, as seeded by total points, will be seeded 1 through 4 (1vs4, 2vs3). In the second round, the matchups will be reseeded, with the higher seed awarded home-ice advantage. The third and final round will be seeded in accordance with the prior, with the team who finished higher in the regular season standings, being granted home ice. All series will be played as a best of 7.
With respect to the Playoffs, for purposes of determining the top teams, the following criteria shall be instituted until the tie is broken:
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The Team having the most POINTS.
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The Team having the most WINS.
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Team Having the Most WINS IN GAMES VS EACH OTHER
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The Team having the most POINTS IN GAMES AGAINST EACH OTHER.
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The Team having the best GOALS FOR AND AGAINST IN GAMES AGAINST EACH OTHER (by taking the goals for and subtracting the goals against in games between the teams)
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Should teams remain tied after the above tiebreakers, the team with the best WINNING PERCENTAGE (Total Points/Max Number of Points) in games involving DIVISION/CONFERENCE OPPONENTS ONLY will be used to determine the DIVISION/CONFERENCE STANDINGS. (This tiebreaker only applies in determining division and conference standings).
