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Originally Posted by GGG
I think the results of such a change are marginal. I think in comparisons I have seen that usually 14/16 playoff teams make it and it's only bubble teams that miss out. So as
Much as I don't like the optics of it it doesn't meaningfully change results
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It's not the standing that bother me so much, it's that it changes how teams play the game. It's pretty obvious that teams aren't taking risks in the third period in tied regular season games. It's the right strategy to play, when 50% more points are available if the game goes to OT.