Jets Rediscover Overtime Success, But it May Be Too Late
The Winnipeg Jets are finding extra time success as of late, which is a much-needed change of pace from recent history. But it may have come too late. Jets Riding…
3-on-3 Overtime Format
3-On-3 Overtime in NHL Has Evolved Over Past 5 Seasons
ST. LOUIS — Victor Hedman fondly recalls the NHL’s first 3-on-3 overtime because it was madness. “It was probably a minute and a half of just breakaways,” the Tampa Bay…
Islanders’ Adjustments Leading to Overtime Success
Since the 3-on-3 overtime has been in effect since the 2015-16 season, it sure seems like the New York Islanders have figured out how to be successful in the extra…
NHL Overtime: the Strategy Has Changed
Prior to the 2015-16 season, the NHL announced that it was altering its overtime format from five minutes of 4-on-4 to five minutes of 3-on-3 in an attempt to have…
Why Minnesota Struggles in Overtime
Sunday’s overtime victory over the Edmonton Oilers can be considered a bit of an anomaly. Since the new format was put in place, three-on-three has been a major thorn in…
The NHL Point System is Flawed
Originally published in July of 2016 by Cody Reiff, we still believe the point system and the ‘loser point’ need to be addressed by the league. It may have…
The Minnesota Wild Have No Time for Overtime
Tuesday night was a heartbreaker for the Minnesota Wild and their fans. With 7.1 seconds left in the third period, Mika Zibanejad scored to take the game to overtime where…
The NHL: The League That Rewards Losing
The NHL has a growing problem that won’t go away anytime soon, it appears. The problem is that losing teams keep getting rewarded in some capacity. Whether you are talking…
Minnesota Wild: 3 Thoughts for Thursday
The New Year has come and gone, and the Minnesota Wild have already played three games in 2016. In these first three games, the Wild displayed a number of strengths,…
The Minnesota Wild Christmas List
The holiday season is here, and most of us have probably started filling our Christmas lists with requests for hockey tickets, jerseys, sticks and pucks. This December, the Minnesota Wild…
Winners and Losers of 3-on-3 Overtime
The consensus around the hockey community is that 3-on-3 overtime is a hit in the NHL. With a barrage of odd-man rushes almost every shift, tons of chances being generated…
Maple Leafs News: 3 on 3 OT, Roster Cuts and Travis Zajac?
Toronto is the hockey mecca of the world. There is always something going on, whether that involves players, the coaching staff or the front office brass. With the beginning of…