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Originally Posted by Resolute 14
3 on 3 is not ideal, but it's better than the shootout, and it dramatically reduces the number of shootouts. The AJHL does 4 on 4, then 3 on 3, then shootout. Only one team had more than six shootouts last year (in a 60 game season), the average was four, and a couple had only one. In the NHL last year, only one team had less than seven shootouts, and the average was 12.
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I really enjoy the 3-3 in the AJ. I like the penalty shot on a call 3-3 as well.
The shootout NHL novelty, if one was ever a fan, has long worn off.
With the skill level at the NHL, 3-3 would be something to see.
I agree - it's not ideal, but it's way better.
And no, there will never again be tied games in the NHL.