How Many Different Scores Can Occur by the End of the Second Period in Hockey?

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In summary, a team can score a maximum of 9 points in regulation time in a hockey game, but this can increase if the game goes into overtime. The highest score ever recorded in a professional hockey game is 32 points. Each goal in a hockey game is worth 1 point and there is no limit to how many points a player can score in a game, although it is rare to score more than 5 or 6 points.
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The final score in a hockey game is 7-2. How many different scores are possible at the end of the second period?

8x3=24?
 
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provided that the score could have been that early in the game and remained that way then all the permutations would be:

0 - 0
0 - 1
0 - 2
1 - 0
1 - 1
1 - 2
...
...
7 - 0
7 - 1
7 - 2

therefore 8 x 3 would be correct
 
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Your calculation is incorrect. In hockey, the maximum number of goals that can be scored in a period is 5. Therefore, the maximum score at the end of the second period would be 5-0 or 0-5. This means that there are only 6 possible scores at the end of the second period: 0-0, 1-0, 0-1, 2-0, 0-2, and 1-1. So the correct answer would be 6, not 24.
 

Related to How Many Different Scores Can Occur by the End of the Second Period in Hockey?

1. How many total points can a team score in a hockey game?

In a standard hockey game, each team can potentially score a maximum of 3 points per period, for a total of 9 points in regulation time. However, if the game goes into overtime, the total points possible can increase.

2. What is the highest score ever recorded in a hockey game?

The highest score ever recorded in a professional hockey game is 32 points, achieved by the Detroit Red Wings in a game against the New York Rangers in 1944.

3. How many points are awarded for a goal in hockey?

One point is awarded for each goal scored in a hockey game, regardless of whether it is a regular goal or a power play goal.

4. Can a team score more than 3 points in a single period of a hockey game?

Yes, a team can score more than 3 points in a single period if they have a power play advantage and score multiple goals during that time.

5. Is there a limit to how many points a single player can score in a hockey game?

No, there is no limit to how many points a single player can score in a hockey game. However, it is rare for a player to score more than 5 or 6 points in a single game.

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