Stats glossary
What do x, y and z mean in NHL standings?
A letter after a team’s name in the standings, shown once the result is certain. x clinched a playoff spot, y clinched the division, z clinched the conference, p clinched the best record in the league (the Presidents’ Trophy), e eliminated from the playoffs.
x · y · z · p · e · Clinch marks
Also called
- x
- y
- z
- p
- e
- clinched
- eliminated