It can be a tiebreaker in the final standings to make the palyoff so they dont want to necessarily give up garbage goals often.......although slim chance it comes in effect, it s still there
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standings tiebreaker
1. Wins: Most total wins among the tied teams.
2. Head-to-Head Record: Most points in games against each other among the tied teams.
3. Goal Differential: Using the total goals scored during the regular season, the greater positive differential between goals for and against among the tied teams.