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How any league is set up will play directly into how the playoffs are set up - and playoffs are what a sport is all about. So here's how the NHL does it.

In a league renown for taking chances on gimmicky changes to it's game, the Raw Charge question of the week proposes another one.

Chicago comes into town ont eh 2nd of back-to-back games. Cant eh Lightning defense stand up and support Dwayne Roloson tonight?

The NHL Trade Deadline is fast approaching, and EOTP looks at whether Montreal should look long or short term with their moves. Also, what exactly are the best options for an extended shootout, like the ten round one against Buffalo?

It's Markus Naslund's night in Vancouver. We pay him respects on the heels of the Bolts "disrespect" in last night's shootout loss.

If you don't like the Mystery Point, you may enjoy looking at the standings without it... and that's where we come in.

Vinny? Hi, it's John... Not that we've ever talked before or anything but... well, uh, it's how you approach the shootout. It's gotta change. Here's why...

With Mike Smith being drubbed on Thursday Night in Ottawa, Coach Rick Tocchet has decided to give Antero Niittymaki the start on Saturday versus the Pittsbufgh Penguins.

The Dallas Stars' Mike Ribeiro scores a ridiculous goal in the shootout in a game against the Colorado Avalanche.