Can someone explain

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  1. Netted

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    How can only 5 teams out of 30 have losing records in the NHL???

    All have won at least 30 games. Is it an overtime thing?
     
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    There are 14 teams with losing records. The column labeled "OTL" stands for "Overtime Losses".

    The reason they are listed separatly is that the NHL thinks it's a good idea to give teams a point in the standings for losing in OT or a shootout.
     
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