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…
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Moose’s Malott Goes Viral With Unique Celebration on Shootout Game-Winner
Talk about a true walk-off win — the Manitoba Moose’s most recent victory has gone viral due to a unique shootout celebration by Jeff Malott. Malott Exits Stage Left, Takes…
Kings Shootout Success After 15 Years
When the NHL announced after the 2004-05 lockout that it would institute the shootout to settle tie games, I was intrigued. First, nobody likes ties. As the famous coaching adage…
Why Can’t the Bruins Win a Shootout?
The Boston Bruins are one of the most dominant hockey teams in the NHL -during regulation. All twelve of their wins this season have come in regulation. That gives the…
NHL’s Overtime Point Ruins Hockey
Hockey’s overtime point has been subject to debate. At best, the point awarded to teams for losing after regulation time functions as a participation trophy. At worst, it opens the…
15 Changes to Improve the NHL
Less clutch and grab. The shootout. Smaller goalie equipment. Three-on-three overtime. Even smaller goalie equipment. Counting these “innovations” and many others, the NHL is always creating new rules to boost…
The NHL Needs to Make the Shootout History
New changes to the regular season overtime format show that the NHL, as well as the majority of their fans, would like to see a decrease in the number of…
NHL: Shootouts, 3 Points For A Win, A Tie?
The shootout is an interesting subject–not only for the NHL–but multiple other worldwide sports. Many people grizzle at the concept of deciding any sports game with a skills contest. However,…
Los Angeles Kings: And Then There Were Three
Our team has a lot of talent. I hope that soon we will break out with four or five goals and avoid overtime — Peter Bondra With apologies to the…
Could the Shootout Doom Bruins Playoff Hopes?
Claude Julien thinks that shootouts suck. He said that – those exact words – when asked why his team struggles so much in the extra time, skills competition portion of…
5 of the Most Incredible Shootout Goals You’ll Ever See
Do a quick search for the word ‘shootout’ here at The Hockey Writers (top right corner of the page) and you’ll notice a plethora of posts questioning its validity, suggesting…
Nathan MacKinnon’s Domination In Shootouts
Nathan MacKinnon is going through the first speed bumps of his career and is in the midst of a goal scoring drought. With only five goals so far this season,…