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Originally Posted by theslymonkey
If both teams understand what the rules are before the game begins, then a win is a win, shootout or otherwise. If a team doesn't want to lose in a shootout, they should take care of that in 65 minutes. Otherwise shut up and score some goals on consecutive breakaways.
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And teams start dressing shootout specialists who will replace goons on the roster. Joe Colborne might be able to prolong his career beyond one more year if these rules happened. While we are at it let's have shootouts in the playoffs as well. It is the exact same thing as winning in regulation!