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Should we lengthen the OT period?
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this post was submitted on 02 Jan 2024
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Or just go back to the old system of 2 points per game. Winner takes 2 or a tie splits them.
If you bring back the tie you can expect a lot of teams to start playing trap defence. There is a reason it was called the “dead puck era”.
I’m all for this. The OT and the point system is dumb for giving a point just for making it past 60 min - a win is a win is a win and only should be awarded points for winning.
I realize the shootout is a skills competition, essentially, but whether it’s a win via a skills competition or a rogue breakaway then it’s a win regardless. Split the tie because you couldn’t win in regulation and then lose OT all together except for playoffs and Cup finals where there HAS to be a winner.
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.