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Originally Posted by New Era
Yes, because so many of those went in back in the day. 
The major difference between goaltenders then and now is when a goaltender misplayed a shot he didn't have 60% more mass because of equipment for the puck to hit and hopefully not go in. |
I don't disagree, I'm just more pointing out that poor goaltending and awful defense of the 70's and 80's weren't superior because of how the goals went in. Today's game is faster and far more creative. Full stop. Defensive schematics, equipment and goaltending technique are the reason for the lack of goals not lack of "creativity". And it certainly wasn't more entertaining outside the nostalgic value of it