3-2-1 for startersHow do you change the game to prevent teams from going to OT?
You stop awarding both teams points for getting to OT.How do you change the game to prevent teams from going to OT?
Stop rewarding teams for playing for overtime. It ruins the 3rd period.How do you change the game to prevent teams from going to OT?
If the Bruins and Flyers end up tied, Bruins would advance because in that scenario they'll have more regulation wins.Also, what happens if the Bruins win and the Flyers win and get another point??
Pitt would love to put Philly out, though.The game no longer matters to Pitt against the Flyers correct? That sucks
Correct and NYR may tank so they can face FL in first rd instead of red hot PIT.The game no longer matters to Pitt against the Flyers correct? That sucks
Need to win and need help. Pins and needles weekend.Here's what needs to happen:
Bruins need to win and have either the Wings or Flyers drop a point somewhere along the way.
Wait, they distinguish between OT and shootout wins?One scenario I missed...Bruins would get in if they get an ROW and DET wins in a SO.
Yes. It maintains the integrity of the game, don't you know.Wait, they distinguish between OT and shootout wins?
Precisely. I expect a full effort from the Pens on Saturday. They would love to give the killing blow to the Flyers.Pitt would love to put Philly out, though.
It makes total sense for the Rags to tank. They avoid Pitt who is on fire, and get Florida, but not only that, they also avoid Washington in round 2 if they were to beat Florida. They would be lined up in the Atlantic division and get the winner of DET/BOS vs Tampa.Precisely. I expect a full effort from the Pens on Saturday. They would love to give the killing blow to the Flyers.
If I'm the Rangers, as much as the Pens have been hot lately. They still have Fluery in net and a leaky defense. Their last few years in the playoffs they have been a dumpster fire of suck. Florida might be the new kid with no big names, but they will grind you in a long series and they have a terrific young defense. I would not be so quick to assume the Isles and Rags will try to lose to get them in the first round.
Fair point on avoiding Washington. I'm still not buying into the Pens, no matter how well they've played lately.It makes total sense for the Rags to tank. They avoid Pitt who is on fire, and get Florida, but not only that, they also avoid Washington in round 2 if they were to beat Florida. They would be lined up in the Atlantic division and get the winner of DET/BOS vs Tampa.
MAF is still out with a concussion. Hard to tell what his status is but I bet he won't see ice for the rest of the regular season. Pittsburgh did just say he's making "significant progress" so who really knows.Precisely. I expect a full effort from the Pens on Saturday. They would love to give the killing blow to the Flyers.
If I'm the Rangers, as much as the Pens have been hot lately. They still have Fluery in net and a leaky defense. Their last few years in the playoffs they have been a dumpster fire of suck. Florida might be the new kid with no big names, but they will grind you in a long series and they have a terrific young defense. I would not be so quick to assume the Isles and Rags will try to lose to get them in the first round.
Yes. If two teams end up tied in points, the first tiebreaker is non-shootout wins (known as "ROW" = regulation and OT wins). Detroit now has one more "ROW" than Boston, so if they end up tied in points, Detroit now has the tiebreaker. BUT, if the Bruins win in regulation or OT and Detroit wins in a shootout, then they're tied in both points and ROW. Then you go to the next tiebreaker -- head-to-head -- and the Bruins hold that tiebreaker.Wait, they distinguish between OT and shootout wins?