OfficePools allows for your Hockey Survivor pool format to be based on either Winner or Loser outcome. This article clarifies the difference between the 2 types.

Winners: In this Survivor format, the poolie makes their pick based on who they think will WIN that week. If their team wins, they survive. If their team loses, they lose a life.

Losers: In this Survivor format, the poolie makes their pick based on who they think will LOSE that week. If their team loses, they survive. If their team wins, they lose a life.