NHL Rule Section 10 84.2

[powderjunkie]

Originally Posted by Fire

If I was the opposing team I want the other side pulling their goalie. Pretty much an automatic goal once you gain possession, but I do see a 4 on 3 advantage being much stronger in OT because the team with only 3 players would not have PKers on the ice.

I dunno...getting the puck up ice working 3 on 4 is anything but easy. More likely to see a lot of icings. The question is whether you put goalie back in after an icing...probably depends on time left on who's taking the face-offs.

[GreenLantern2814]

The only reason I can see anyone pulling their goalie in overtime is if it's the last game of the season and they need the two points to get into the playoffs. The single does them no good. And even then, I'd think you'd want to wait as long as possible before playing that card.

I'm kinda glad this rule exists only to negate embarrassing moments for the league before they happen.

[Owen15]

Originally Posted by squiggs96

The oilers enter the game tied for last place in the standings with Ottawa. The point earned at the end of regulation puts them one point up on the Senators, reducing their odds of winning the draft lottery from 18.5% to 16.5%. Edmonton pulls the goalie and gives up a goal, dropping them back to a tie with Ottawa. Based on ROWs, Ottawa is ranked 30th, while Edmonton finishes 31st.

Edmonton pulls the goalie, turns and shoots into their own net. The NHL implodes.