If two or more clubs are tied in points at the end of the regular season,
the standing of the clubs in each Conference will be determined in the
following order:
The greater number of games won.
The greater number of points earned in games between the tied clubs. If
two clubs are tied, and have not played an equal number of home games
against each other, points earned in the first game played in the city
that had the extra game shall not be included. If more than two clubs are
tied, the higher percentage of available points earned in games among those
clubs, and not including any "odd" games, shall be used to determine the
standing.
The greater differential between goals for and against for the entire
regular season.
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