Depends what the tie is for.
If there’s a tie for eighth in the conference, it’s a one-game playoff.
If there’s a tie for any other spot, the team with the most wins (excluding shootout wins) gets the spot.
It’s a bit more complex if there’s a three way tie, but it’s all laid out here.
OHL PLAYOFF POSITION TIE-BREAKER POLICY At the conclusion of the regular season schedule, if there is a tie for other than last playoff position, the standing of the teams in each Conference shall be determined by the following tie-breaking procedure: The team with the greater number of regular...
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