Rules
For standing purposes, points shall be awarded as follows:
- 3 points for a win in regulation time
- 2 points for a win in overtime or in shootout
- 1 point for a loss in overtime or in shootout
- No points for a loss in regulation time
If a game is tied after regulation time, a five-minute four-on-four sudden-death overtime session is played followed by a three-player shootout if necessary. Exceptions: Quarter finals, Semi final and Bronze Medal overtime session are 10 minutes and Gold Medal game overtime session is 20 minutes.
If teams are tied in a standing based on points, the following tie-breakers are applied: 1) The most points earned in direct games involving tied teams. 2) The best goal differential in direct games involving tied teams. 3) The most goals scored in direct games involving tied teams. 4) Follow steps 1, 2 and 3 with games involving the highest non-tied team in the same group. 5) Repeat step 4 with games involving the second highest non-tied team in the same group. 6) Continue this process with all non-tied team games.
This was also the first major IIHF championship that used the four-official system with two referees and two linesmen instead of standard three-official system with only one referee.
Read more about this topic: 2008 IIHF World Championship
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