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.
As of the 2006-2007 season: Each team in the NHL plays 82 games - 41 at home and 41 on the road. 6 games (3 home, 3 away) are played against each team in the Division (24 games) 4 games (2 home, 2 away) are played against the other teams in the Conference (40 games). 18 games (9 home, 9 away) of the season are interconference games.