Noble gas diffusion in minerals, notably diffusion of the important radiogenic nuclides 40Ar and 4He for application in closure temperature determinations and thermochronometry, is reviewed by Baxter (2010).
1 The fewer number of games played (only used during the season, as all teams will have played 82 games once the season is over). 2  The greater number of games won. 3  Starting in the 2010â11 NHL season, shootout wins are not included in the tie-breaking procedure.
1 The NHL regular season ends Saturday April 9, 2016. 2  The playoffs should start a few days later, most likely either Tuesday April 12 or Wednesday April 13. Sixteen of the 30 league teams make the playoffs, eight from each conference. 2  Per conference, the top three finishers of both divisions and two wildcard teams make the playoffs.