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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