Revisiting Rangers’ 15-Round Shootout Victory 15 Years Later Brian Abate | December 14, 2020 Prior to the 2005-06 season, the NHL made the decision to determine regular-season games that were still tied after overtime with a shootout. While the decision was met with heavy…
5 of the Most Incredible Shootout Goals You’ll Ever See Walter McLaughlin | January 28, 2015 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…
Scapegoated Rangers of the 21st Century Jake Gittler | January 27, 2015 New York can be a fickle place to play. If a player strikes the right chord, he’ll have the fans forever on his side. But if one comes off the…
Panthers Break NHL Shootout Record For the Win Kathy Mizera | December 17, 2014 If you’re a typical Florida Panthers fan and you’re not at the game in person, you’re probably watching on TV but also having a beer, helping the kids with their…
NHL Shootouts: Is It Time For A Change? Dan Rice | October 10, 2013 Is it time to get rid of the shootout in the NHL? It is the only of the four major sports that has a tiebreaking method in the regular season…
Top 20: Nice Goal, Wrong Net Fred Poulin | November 26, 2012 Hockey players strive for perfection, but sometimes they are prone to accidents -or faux-pas- on the ice just like the rest of us, beer-league players. Whether it’s a defenseman trying to…
The Greatest NHL Shootout Ever Michael Rappaport | November 26, 2012 One of the hallmarks of the “new” National Hockey League is the shootout. For the last seven seasons, many skaters have dazzled with their silky mitts and slick shots, adding…