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Originally Posted by squiggs96
I just don't see how you can justify that a shootout win is worth the same as a regulation win. If the NHL is intent on keeping the shootout, I'd prefer going to the 3-2-1-0 system.
In the current format, it's not a loser point. The point is for finishing regulation tied. Both teams get one. The extra point is for winning in OT or a SO. You aren't getting a point taken away for losing nor are you being rewarded for losing. You've already gotten your point for being tied after 60 minutes.
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If the powers that be are so concerned about preserving the historical aspect of the standings (BS IMHO) they could just go 2 - 1.5 - 0.5 - 0
Regulation Win = 2 / Regulation Loss = 0
OT/SO Win = 1.5 / OT/SO loss = 0.5
Therefore all games are still worth 2 points and it won't mess with the history. I'd keep ROW as the 1st tie breaker.