Aggregate score for "Play-In"-series

The aggregate score is also used in the Champions Hockey League: goals of both games of the series are combined. If Team A wins the first game with 4-1 but loses the second game with 2-3, Team A will still advance as they won the series 6-4. Only if both teams score the same amount of goals, overtime will come into play.

The National League has also decided on another new rule for the upcoming season: all players will have to wear neck guards when they suit up for a game in the National League.