I generally like the current playoff OT format and enjoyed watching the extended periods tonight. But, I could get on board with a format change with reduced players on the ice. For example, first OT remains 5-5 for 20 minutes. Second OT goes to 4 on 4 for 20 minutes, third and subsequent OT become 3 on 3. It would be less of a gimmick than a shootout and it has the added benefit that players get a bit more rest if the game goes to two or more OTs. I might even support skipping 5 on 5 OT and going straight to 4 on 4 in the first OT period.
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