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Originally Posted by CroFlames
My opinion is so unpopular I am almost embarrassed to post it. But I think the NHL should do what soccer does: Win - Loss - Tie. 3 points for a win, a point each for a tie, and nothing for a loss. Do away with OT and SO completely. I think 3rd periods would become more exciting with teams trying to chase 3 points instead of one.
Would be interested to see the standings if that point system was used.
Playoffs are great just the way they are.
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Soccer is notorious for teams chasing a tie and just sitting back doing nothing. It's the point system that makes the sport almost unbearable to watch. Basketball, on the other hand, is exciting in the last few minutes where the "buzzer beater" makes or breaks an epic victory.
I remember back in the day a team would go into triple overtime or whatever and despite all that effort, if they lost there was no consolation. And both teams were dead tired and barely skating by the 2nd overtime, especially western teams. It was hard on the fans to finish watching a late game too. I like knowing the latest I'll stay up is 11:30 for an 8:00pm start.
The shoot-out and 3-on-3 are also good highlight reels. Ever since the shoot-out came out, it made watching highlights at the bar much more entertaining