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NHL Shootout

Flyers Still Feeling Effects of 2004-05 NHL Lockout

Justin Giampietro | August 26, 2023

While the 2004-05 NHL lockout was a necessary step for hockey and helped shape the league for today and the future, it has been overly unkind to the Philadelphia Flyers…

Categories Flyers History

The Loser Point is Hurting the NHL

Evan Peterson | July 31, 2018

The 2004-05 NHL lockout changed the direction of the league for many years to come. Commissioner Gary Bettman and the players failed to reach a collective bargaining agreement for the…

Categories Commentary

Flyers’ Shootout Issues Run Deep

Matt Sitkoff | March 22, 2018

Once again, a Philadelphia Flyers playoff run has come down to their historic ineptitude when it comes to winning a shootout. Sure, they had the miracle win back in 2010…

Categories Philadelphia Flyers

Hurricanes Still Running Out on Overtime

Mark Shiver | June 16, 2017

Overtime has been a challenge that the Carolina Hurricanes have not been able to overcome in recent years. Whether it has been the overtime period or in shootouts, the ‘Canes…

Categories Carolina Hurricanes

Nashville: Predators or Prey in Extra Time?

Peter Denton | March 17, 2015

The NHL General Managers are meeting to discuss a number of things including what goalie interference means and extending extra time. If extra time is extended, additional extra time will…

Categories Nashville Predators

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…

Categories Florida Panthers

Defending the Shootout’s Place in the NHL

Andrew Jow | November 19, 2014

Now here’s an opinion you will hardly ever hear around hockey circles: I actually don’t mind the shootout. Sometimes I think it has found its place in hockey. Other times…

Categories NHL News

Rangers-Penguins Highlights Need for Overtime Reform

Jake Gittler | November 16, 2014

The time has come. The NHL needs to adopt 3-on-3 overtime. The New York Rangers and the Pittsburgh Penguins met Saturday night at the Consol Energy Center in Pittsburgh. It…

Categories New York Rangers, NHL News

Why Changing the NHL Point System is Pointless

Andrew Wilson | October 28, 2014

Three Point System (3-2-1-0) It is no secret that fans and media alike do not enjoy the current NHL point system. Many argue that a three-point system would increase a…

Categories NHL News, The Business of Hockey

Make NHL Overtime 6 on 6?

Michael Gwizdala | July 26, 2014

Your team is down a goal in the waning minutes of the third period. The coach signals the goalie to the bench and the extra attacker jumps onto the ice.…

Categories NHL News

Crazy Stats of the 2013-14 Season

Scott Finger | April 15, 2014

Another NHL regular season in the books concludes another year filled with strange anomalies and boggling statistics. Here’s a look back at some of the more interesting numbers that shouldn’t…

Categories Hockey History

Should Shootout Woes Concern The Devils?

Michael Gwizdala | March 30, 2014

The shootout.  Once lauded by fans of the bygone International Hockey League and embraced by the modern NHL fan, is now waning in support.  One need look no further than…

Categories New Jersey Devils
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