The new 3 on 3 overtime format set to be implemented into the NHL this upcoming season will almost certainly achieve the ultimate goal of curbing the frequency of shootouts deciding hockey games. The AHL gave it a test run last year, and managed to drop the number of shootouts a healthy amount, resulting in nearly 75% of games not going the distance.
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If the NHL can produce a similar reduction in shootouts, that’s good news for the Boston Bruins. Last season the B’s were awful in those situations. They ended the year 4-10 during the gimmicky skills competition (that should not decide games), missed out on 6 points, and looked bad doing it.