Hopefully the NHL likes what the PWHL are doing and move to the 3 for a win, 2 for an OT or shootout win, 1 for OT/SO loss, or 0 for regular loss point system
I’m not much of a hockey spectator, I like a shootout because of the variety/novelty, but I also understand its not the best way to identify the “better” team (whatever that means).
This points system makes sense to me, it incentivizes playing right until the buzzer.
If they do that, they need to introduce rules to stop teams from continuously skating the puck back into their own zone. I’d rather watch a shootout than 7 minutes of the LA kings trying to keep the puck away from Connor McDavid.
If we’re talking about 7 minutes, why not ten? And if we’re talking about half a period, why not just make it a full period?
Or just go back to the old system of 2 points per game. Winner takes 2 or a tie splits them.
I personally prefer the shootout to the tie. But I would like every game to be worth 3 points instead of some games being worth 2 and a third point magically appearing if you go to OT.
