If two or more teams are tied in points during the regular season, the standing of the teams is determined in the following order:

1. The greater number of games won, excluding games won in Overtime or by Shootout (i.e., “Regulation Wins”). This figure is reflected in the RW column.
2. The greater number of games won, excluding games won by Shootout. This figure is reflected in the ROW column.
3. The greater number of games won by the team in any manner (i.e, “Total Wins”). This figure is reflected in the W column.
4. The greater number of points earned in games against each other among two or more tied teams.
5. The greater differential between goals for and against (including goals scored in Overtime or awarded for prevailing in Shootouts) for the entire regular season. This figure is reflected in the DIFF column.
6. The greater number of goals scored (including goals scored in Overtime or awarded for prevailing in Shootouts) for the entire regular season. This figure is reflected in the GF column.

NOTE: In standings a victory in a shootout counts as one goal for, while a shootout loss counts as one goal against.