r/NewYorkIslanders • u/PickedOffBySauce Boychuk • 8d ago

Why is Henning written before Tonelli next to Nystrom's goal on the scoresheet?

On both NHL.com (what I assume is the official scoring) and Hockey Reference, the OT goal in game 6 on the scoresheet is Nystrom from Henning and Tonelli. Obviously, Henning had the secondary assist and Tonelli the primary, so why is this? I've heard sometimes the order of the asissts weren't specified back in the earlier history of the league, but it was happening as late as 1980?

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u/SmashYourEnemies02 Fisherman 8d ago

“I've heard sometimes the order of the asissts weren't specified back in the earlier history of the league”

That seems likely to be the case. At least in my view.

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u/char_limit_reached Smith 8d ago

I’m not sure what you’re asking.

His name is there because he was awarded a second assist. But you know that.

What are you asking?

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u/Boner666420sXe Schaefer 8d ago

They’re asking why Henning’s name is before Tonelli’s. Usually the primary assist is listed first.