How are points recorded in hockey?

A point is awarded to a player for each goal scored or assist earned. The total number of goals plus assists equals total points. The Art Ross Trophy is awarded to the National Hockey League (NHL) player who leads the league in scoring points at the end of the regular season.

What is a score in ice hockey called?

For a hockey player, a goal or an assist credited to them is also considered a point; thus the number of goals scored by that player plus the number of assists for them equals the number of points for that player. However, a rule says that only one point can be credited to any one player on a goal scored.

What is the icing rule in hockey?

Icing is when a player on his team’s side of the red center line shoots the puck all the way down the ice and it crosses the red goal line at any point (other than the goal). Icing is not permitted when teams are at equal strength or on the power play.

What does GF mean in hockey standings?

Goals for – Number of goals
GF – Goals for – Number of goals the team has scored. GA – Goals against – Number of goals scored against the team. OTW – Overtime Win. SOW – Shoot Out Win. ROW – Regulation plus Overtime Wins, not including shootouts.

Who leads the NHL in points?

Connor McDavid
NHL Stat Leaders 2020-21

Points	PTS
1 Connor McDavidEDM	105
2 Leon DraisaitlEDM	84
3 Brad MarchandBOS	69
4 Mitchell MarnerTOR	67

Is it legal to kick a puck in hockey?

(c) Kicking the puck shall be permitted provided the puck is not kicked by an attacking player and entered the goal either directly or after deflecting off any player including the goalkeeper .

What does G mean in hockey?

GA. Goals against. Empty net goals do not count towards a goaltender’s goals against. Goals scored during a shootout do not count towards a goaltender’s goals against.