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What does the hockey phrase 'OTL' mean?
As a passionate hockey fan, I've come across the term "OTL" quite a few times. OTL, which stands for Overtime Loss, refers to a situation when a team loses a game during overtime or a shootout. Essentially, it means the game was so close that it couldn't be decided during regular playing time. When a team experiences an OTL, they still earn one point in the league standings, unlike a regular loss. This way, teams that consistently perform well and push games into overtime are still rewarded for their efforts, even if they don't come out on top.