Divisional Title rules

[Phoenix1151]

Not sure if the usual tiebreaker rules apply to awarding the Divisional Title. Toronto has 104 points and 50 wins, so at best, Tampa can only tie Toronto in points assuming Tampa wins both of their remaining games and Toronto loses both of theirs in regulation time. If the usual tiebreaker rules apply, the first priority rule being wins in regulation time, then Toronto already has more than Tampa could possibly match so why isn't it a "fait accompli" already and journalists aren't saying so?

edited: 50 wins are not in regulation, doh

 

[Section337]

Tie-Breaking Procedure​

If two or more clubs are tied in points during the regular season, the standing of the clubs is determined in the following order:

1. The fewer number of games played (i.e., superior points percentage).
2. The greater number of games won, excluding games won in Overtime or by Shootout (i.e., 'Regulation Wins'). This figure is reflected in the RW column.

Rather than 50 RW for Toronto, both teams are at 40 RW.

 

[Phoenix1151]

OK, thank you for the clarification.

 

[Filthy Dangles]

Not sure if the usual tiebreaker rules apply to awarding the Divisional Title. Toronto has 104 points and 50 wins in regulation, so at best, Tampa can only tie Toronto in points assuming Tampa wins both of their remaining games and Toronto loses both of theirs in regulation time. If the usual tiebreaker rules apply, the first priority rule being wins in regulation time, then Toronto already has more than Tampa could possibly match so why isn't it a "fait accompli" already and journalists aren't saying so?

Toronto has 40 wins in regulation not 50, and so do the Lightning. Toronto has 49 ROW (Regulation + overtime wins) vs 44 for TBL. But that's the 2nd tiebreaker after RW.

Toronto hasn't clinched the Division because Tampa can still be tied with them in points at seasons end (if TOR loses out and TBL win out) and pass them in Regulation Wins (1st tiebreaker) to win the division.