Table of Comparison
The following table lists some of the key differences between NHL and IIHF rules.
| Rule or Term | NHL | IIHF |
|---|---|---|
| Game clock | Counts down, showing the time remaining in the period | Counts up, showing the elapsed time in the period |
| TV/Commercial timeouts | 3 per period | None |
| Rink dimensions | 200 feet (60.96 m) by 85 feet (25.91 m) | 60 to 61 metres (196.9 to 200.1 ft) by 29 to 30 metres (95.1 to 98.4 ft) |
| Radius of goal crease | Truncated 6 ft. semi-circle | Full 6 ft. semi-circle |
| Goaltender trapezoid | Goaltender may only play the puck behind the goal line within the trapezoidal area behind the net | No such rule (Goaltender may handle the puck anywhere behind the goal line) |
| Protection of Goalkeeper | No such rule (An attacking player may stand in the goal crease) | Play is stopped if an attacking player stands in the goal crease |
| Faceoffs | Visiting team puts their stick on the ice first | Attacking team puts their stick on the ice first |
| Icing | Icing is called after the puck crosses the goal line and is first touched by a defending player. Icing is not called if the linesman determines that there was a reasonable chance to touch the puck before it crosses the line. | Icing is automatic immediately after the puck crosses the goal line |
| Penalty shot | The player fouled either must be in control or could have obtained control of the puck. Only the player fouled must take the shot; if he cannot due to being injured on the play, another player that was on the ice at time of penalty must take it. | The player fouled must be in control of the puck. Any player from the non-offending team may take the shot. |
| Game misconduct penalty | 10 minutes | 20 minutes |
| Match penalty | 10 minutes | 25 minutes |
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