What is otl in hockey?

In hockey, OTL stands for "Overtime Loss." It is a statistic that is applied to a team when they lose a game in overtime after regulation time has ended.

In most hockey leagues, teams earn 2 points for a win, 1 point for an overtime or shootout loss, and 0 points for a regulation loss. This means that a team that loses in overtime will still earn a point in the standings, but they will also receive an OTL in their record.

Overtime losses can be crucial in determining playoff seeding and standings, as they can affect a team's points total at the end of the season. Teams that consistently earn points in overtime losses may have better chances of making the playoffs or securing a higher seed.