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.
NHL 2016-17 Season: Key Dates & Preview. The 82-game 2016-17 NHL regular season kicks off October 12, 2016. The 2016â17 NHL season will mark the 99th season of play for the National Hockey League. The thirty teams will compete in 82-games during the regular season, which begins October 12, 2016 and ends April 15, 2017. The 2017 Stanley Cup playoffs will then begin on April 19 and last until mid-June. The entire schedule will be released in June following the Stanley Cup Final. In an important gain for players, the NHL will allow each team to receive a five-day âbye weekâ next season.