played an unequal # of head-to-head games, the result of the first game on the home ice of the team with the extra home game is discarded.) 4. Greater Goal differential Washington was given the higher Metropolitan division seed than NY Islanders due to higher goal differential (39 to 22) Player statistics Scoring leaders The following players led the league in regular season points at the conclusion of games played on April 11, 2015. Leading goaltenders The following goaltenders led the league in regular season goals against average at the conclusion of games played on April 11, 2015, while playing at least 1800 minutes. Playoffs Bracket NHL awards Awards were presented at the NHL Awards ceremony, to be held following the 2015 Stanley Cup playoffs. Finalists for voted awards are announced during the playoffs and winners are presented at the award ceremony. Voting will conclude immediately after the end of the regular season. The Presidents' Trophy, the Prince of Wales Trophy and Clarence S. Campbell Bowl are not presented at the awards ceremony. The Lester Patrick Trophy is announced during the summer and presented in the fall. All-Star teams Milestones First games The following is a list of notable players who played their first NHL game during the 2014–15 season, listed with their first team: Last games The following is a list of players of note who played their last NHL game in 2014–15, listed with their team: Major milestones reached On October 14, 2014, referee Mike Leggo worked his 1,000th game against the Edmonton Oilers and the Los Angeles Kings at the Staples Center. On October 14, 2014, San Jose Sharks defenceman Scott Hannan participated in his 1,000th NHL game. On October 14, 2014, Darryl Sutter became the fastest Los Angeles Kings coach to reach 100 wins. Sutter reached the milestone in his 183rd game. Former Kings coach Terry Murray got his 100th win in his 197th game. On October 23, 2014, Los Angeles Kings goaltender Jonathan Quick has set a new franchise record with his 33rd career shutout, surpassing Rogie Vachon. On October 26, 2014, Chicago Blackhawks goaltender Scott Darling made his NHL debut on October 26, 2014, starting in goal against the Ottawa Senators, making 32 saves in the 2–1 win. Darling became the first former Southern Professional Hockey League player to play in an NHL game. On October 28, 2014, Vancouver Canucks goaltender Ryan Miller earned