OTL is an acronym for Overtime Losses, which are the games that are being played after regulation time.
The NHL uses 3 periods instead of 2 to consist of regulation time. Overtime Losses happen when the game is tied after 3 periods.
Every team starts with 3 points 0 points during the season. Teams are rewarded 1 point if they win in regulation time. The other two points come from overtime losses, giving a team a total of 4 points for each regular season game.
How much time is spent on the penalty kill
The penalty kill is a strategy that is employed by the defense to prevent an opposing team from scoring. Teams are spending about 1 minute and 35 seconds on the penalty kill, as they anticipate an opponent’s power play opportunity.
The benefits of being on the power play
Standard benefits:
- You have a man advantage.
- The other team has to be more careful with their positioning.
Emotional benefits:
- Feel like you’re getting the upper hand on your opponents.
- Know that you’re really messing up their game plan!
Why you should never take a penalty if you’re not going to commit to fighting through it
Fighting is the most difficult and dangerous thing in hockey. If you’re not willing to fight through a penalty, don’t take one.
The best players who have been known to excel at both penalties and power plays
A prime example of an NHL player who excels at both power plays and penalties is Bryan Trottier. Trottier has been in the NHL since 1974 during which time he has acquired 355 goals, 1,264 assists, and 1,553 points. He also played in 4 All-Star Game appearances, won 3 Stanley Cups, 2 Art Ross Trophies for scoring champion, 2 Hart Memorial Trophies for MVP of the year, plus 1 Lady Byng Memorial Trophy for sportsmanship.
Players who are good at one but not the other are better off taking penalties than playing on the power play. The typical argument is that they’re harder to score on when they’re in the box and you don’t have to worry about their team scoring with them on the ice.
How does it affect the game
OTL affects the game in two ways. The first is that it changes the number of points that teams are awarded for each game. Instead of one point, teams receive 3 points for regulation wins and 2 points for overtime losses. The second effect is that it can change the dynamics of a game. For example, if a team is up by 2 goals in the third period and has played well throughout the game, they might decide to go on their 4th line instead of their first line to try to preserve their lead.
OTL would only affect the game if you’re an avid fan. If you don’t like watching hockey, then it doesn’t matter to you.
What does otl mean in hockey
OTL was first used in the NHL in 1987-1988 and there has been a lot of controversy around the use of it. One of the most common complaints is that OTL can change how much teams are playing for and so it can affect who wins a game. In order to fix this, some people have proposed that teams play until they win instead of tying.
Other leagues that use this rule:
- NCAA
- Olympic
- All other pro sports
Conclusion
OTL is an acronym for Overtime Losses, which are the games that are being played after regulation time. The NHL uses 3 periods instead of 2 to consist of regulation time. OTL happens when a game is tied after 3 periods; every team starts with three points and one point if they win in regulation time.
OTL affects the game because it changes how many points teams get per game and can change what strategy players employ during the third period (for example, going on their 4th line instead of first). If you’re not interested in hockey at all or don’t like watching hockey then OTLS wouldn’t affect your life any more than regular losses would.
