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Geeoff · 01-25-2018, 11:28 AM

I think as far as the NHL is concerned, the current points system is working as intended. I doubt it will change any time soon. Obviously, it's an issue for those with OCD that some games are worth more total points than others but I don't think the NHL gives a flip about it. Having both teams get a point basically gives them carte blanche to implement whatever wacky gimmick they want for extra time. I bet without both teams getting a point, the other GMs would never have agreed to 4-on-4, 3-on-3 or the shootout.

We'd probably still have 5 minutes 5-on-5 and ties.

01-25-2018, 11:28 AM	#13
Geeoff Franchise Player Join Date: Feb 2009 Exp:	I think as far as the NHL is concerned, the current points system is working as intended. I doubt it will change any time soon. Obviously, it's an issue for those with OCD that some games are worth more total points than others but I don't think the NHL gives a flip about it. Having both teams get a point basically gives them carte blanche to implement whatever wacky gimmick they want for extra time. I bet without both teams getting a point, the other GMs would never have agreed to 4-on-4, 3-on-3 or the shootout. We'd probably still have 5 minutes 5-on-5 and ties.