What makes a better game?
Every play earns or costs game points. The player with more game points had the better game. If it's within 10%, the judges decide (how).
20 game points is worth about one goal. A 40-point night is about two goals' worth.
Skaters
Goal+20
+5 on the power play, +10 shorthanded, +5 game-winner, +3 tying or go-ahead; a 2nd and 3rd goal earn more
Assist+12
15 for the primary assist (the pass that set it up), 11 for the secondary; +3 on the power play, +6 shorthanded, +3 on the game-winner
First star of the game+20
Second star+15
Third star+10
Shot on goal from in close+4
each extra one in a game earns a bit more
Shot on goal+2
each extra one in a game earns a bit more
Shot on goal from distance+1
each extra one in a game earns a bit more
Hit+3
each extra one in a game earns a bit more
Blocked a shot+3
each extra one in a game earns a bit more
Takeaway+3
each extra one in a game earns a bit more
Faceoff won+2
each extra one in a game earns a bit more
Drew a penalty+3
a power play for your team; fights don't count
On the ice for a goal for (each +1 of plus/minus)+3
the plus/minus on the TV graphic: even-strength and shorthanded goals while he's out there
On the ice for a goal against (each −1)-3
On the ice for a shot attempt by his team (5 on 5)+0.5
shots on goal, misses and blocked shots all count: who drives play when he's out there
On the ice for a shot attempt against (5 on 5)-0.5
Shot attempt blocked+1
each extra one in a game earns a bit more
Fight+20
each extra one in a game earns a bit more
Giveaway-3
each extra one in a game costs more
Minor penalty-3
each extra one in a game costs more
Major penalty-5
each extra one in a game costs more
Misconduct-20
each extra one in a game costs more
Match penalty-50
each extra one in a game costs more
Goalies
Scores a goal (rare!)+100
Shutout+50
Win+25
Assist+20
First star of the game+20
Save from in close+4
each extra one in a game earns a bit more
Save+2
each extra one in a game earns a bit more
Save from distance+1
each extra one in a game earns a bit more
Rebound controlled+2
each extra one in a game earns a bit more
Loose rebound-3
each extra one in a game costs more
Goal against-20
each extra one in a game earns a bit more
Minor penalty-3
each extra one in a game costs more
From the NHL's own play-by-play record. Stars, wins and shutouts only count once the game is final. Better Game's own scoring (updated Oct 17: drawing a penalty, plus/minus, and the primary assist now count); your Makes sense / Arguable / Nonsense taps help tune them.
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