Not go. Not blast off.

Point system.

I was watching the Rangers vs Maple Leafs on Saturday night. I don't know why I put myself through that misery. It was actually quite an exciting game, which the Leafs eventually won in a shootout. As usual the 3 on 3 overtime and shoot out were completely ridiculous but entertaining. I would prefer games didn't end that way but it is what it is. What really irked me was the last minute or so of play in the third period. The Rangers scored late to tie the game (1:07 remaining) and then for the final minute and change both teams just skated around with the puck making virtually no effort to try to win the game. They were playing for the one point they get once they go to OT. So what should have been the most exciting part of the game was the most boring and uneventful.

I don't watch hockey much anymore but when I do this is a frequent issue I notice.

I think the NHL should go to 3 points for a regulation win. 2 for an overtime/shootout win and 1 for an overtime/shootout loss. The 2 point gap would between a potential regulation win and a potential OT loss is the same as winning a game in regulation now (2-0) and I think would be enough incentive for teams to try to win games in regulation. If you have a bunch of OT wins and losses vs a team in your division that is racking up regulation wins you are going to fall behind pretty quickly.

I need to consult with our resident hockey fans here: @siggy47 @kr @BlokchainB @BTC_Bellzer. And of course anyone else that wants to chime in is welcome.

Am I off base or would 3-2-1 be the better way?

Sats for all, GR