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NHL Pick'em: FAQ's
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Q: What is NHL Pick'em?

A: NHL Pick 'Em pools have members choose the winner of each game. The specific amount of games picked is up to the pool commissioner. For every correct pick, members receive one point. These pools typically end in the regular season, the person with the most points wins. Also, commissioners can choose to have 'confidence' points or 'best bet ' picks


Q: How does the NHL pick'em format work?

A: Here are the rules:

  • Each pool member picks the Saturday NHL games each week.

    • Limit how many games must be picked each week.

    • Optionally use 'Best Bet' picks or 'Confidence' points.

  • Optional 'Last game of the week' tiebreaker of total combined score.

  • For each correct pick during the regular season, members receive one point (customizable).

  • Standings are calculated for the week and for the year-to-date.


Q: How do you play NHL pick'em?

A: In NHL Pick 'Em pools members will pick the winner of games. The pool commissioner has options to have members pick all games or a specific amount. For each correct pick during regular season, members receive one point. The person with the most points at the end of season wins. Administrators can choose to have 'best bet' picks or 'confidence' points.


Q: I accidentally choose my pool option with pick'em with best bet. How can I change that?

A: The commissioner can change this by going to the commissioner console > pool settings > format settings > pick format:


Q: How can I change the pool starting week?

A: The commissioner can change this by going to the commissioner console > pool settings > pick settings > pool starting week.


Q: Why can't I change the pick deadline?

A: This setting is not customizable.


Q: Can I limit how many picks members can make?

A: Yes, you can limit how many games you want your members to pick each week by going to your commissioner console > pool settings > pick settings > pick requirement.


Q: Is there a tie-breaker I can turn on for this pool incase a few of my members tie in the end?

A: Yes, go to your commissioner console > pool settings > pick settings > toggle on/off tiebreaker.

The tie-breaker, your members will enter their guess for the total combined points of the last game of the week.


Q: Can I customize points per win?

A: Yes, go to your commissioner console > pool settings > scoring settings > edit points per win:


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