OTL

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OTL
Stands forOvertime losses
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OTL stands for Overtime losses, an ice hockey abbreviation.

Standings column for games lost in overtime or a shootout, which still earn the losing team one point. A team's record is written as wins, losses and overtime losses, such as 44-21-5.

Example: At 38-30-14, they have the most OTL in the league.

Usage notes

The NHL began awarding a point for overtime losses in 1999-2000, and the shootout era from 2005-06 made them more common. Critics call it the "loser point" because it means some games are worth three points in total and others two.

More ice hockey abbreviations

  • GWG – Game-winning goal
  • LTIR – Long-term injured reserve
  • LW – Left wing
  • NMC – No-movement clause
  • NTC – No-trade clause
  • OT – Overtime
  • PIM – Penalty minutes
  • PK – Penalty kill
  • PP – Power play
  • PPG – Power-play goal
  • PTO – Professional tryout
  • PTS – Points (basketball)

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