If the score i s still deadlocked, the game ends in a tie. In the NHL, there are two points to be earned in every game. The winning team gets two points, while the losing team earns none. If, however, the two teams finish the game in a tie, they each earn one point in the standings. One player from each team lines up against each other at center ice with their sticks close to the ice.
Water is sprayed over a concrete floor that contains freezing pipes.
Regulation size for an NHL rink is 200' by 85'. The America West Arena can seat 16,210 for hockey. It's frozen before entering play to make it bounce resistant. Some slapshots travel at speeds of up to 100mph. Pucks also frequently curve in flight, making them difficult to predict.