Its pretty simple to me if an overtime game is worth 3 points then all games should be worth 3 points.  The NHL has a great product to offer the sporting public.  They just keep getting in their own way.  Darren Haynes tweeted this image earlier in the day and I can’t help but like it. (image below).  I’m a Minnesota fan and even with the 3 point system the Wild wouldn’t be in the playoffs today.  They would have a games in hand on teams ahead of them and would be in a much better position to catch one of the final spots in the playoffs.  Until the NHL decides it’s time to give up the 3 point overtime ruse the regular season will continue to be a bit of a cluster.  Currently there is no reason to win in the final 5-10 minutes of the 3rd period.  There is more incentive not to break a tie so that you make sure you get at least 1 point.  If the winner got three points from a regulation victory there would be more incentive to play in those final 5-10 minutes because 3 points add up a lot quicker then 2 or 1.

Image courtesy of Darren Haynes twitter @DarrenHaynes_CP

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