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Old 01-14-2017, 11:49 PM   #145
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How many people find that the shootout just saps energy from a finish?

Flames win in the shootout? I feel alright.
Flames lose in the shootout? I feel indifferent.

I feel like I should be upset about losing to the Oilers but... it's just such a meaningless way win or lose a hockey game.
Depends.

If it's a 12+ attempt shootout (like The Schlemko), then winning it is awesome.
If it's one of these, where the shootout is decided after three attempts, why even bother?

I think the WJC has the right idea with the five-round shootout.
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