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If the NHL used the Olympic point system, the Flames would be in a playoff spot heading into Sunday’s action but they also be further away from first place in the NW Division.
The Olympic hockey point system awards 3 points for winning a game in regulation-time. Two points for winning in OT or a shootout with the losing team in extra time getting one point.
Here’s a comparison of how the standings would look now compared to what it would be under the 3-2-1 plan, which will be discussed over the next 3 days at the NHL’s general manager’s meetings. It the Western Conference only.
PRESENTLY UNDER 3-2-1 FORMAT
San Jose 93 San Jose 128
Chicago 91 Chicago 121
Vancouver 80 Vancouver 113
Phoenix 83 Phoenix 110
Los Angeles 80 Colorado 110
Colorado 80 Los Angeles 108
Nashville 75 Nashville 102
Detroit 72 FLAMES 97
FLAMES 71 Detroit 96
St. Louis 69 St. Louis 91
Dallas 68 Anaheim 91
Minnesota 67 Dallas 90
Anaheim 67 Minnesota 90
Perhaps the most interesting change is in the race for the West Pennant. Heading into Sunday, San Jose leads Chicago by 2 points. With the 3-2-1 scheme, the Sharks would have a 7-point advantage.
Hello Sir,
- RobInteresting idea, and not the first time it has come up. But, does that mean if a player scores a goal in OT it is counted only as half a goal towards his season totals ??
I agree that the extra point would push some teams to go for a regulation time win if they needed points, but overall it gets pretty complicated and means yet another change to NHL rules etc.
The NHL seems to be in an endless state of change in terms of what its rules are or are not. A little tweaking is fine, but constant changing makes it hard for fans to keep up, let alone new fans try to understand.
Anyway, just my 2 cents….
Regards,
Rob Zotzman
Tokushima, Japan