Adding a shootout to the end of tied games was one of the major rule changes put in place after the 2004-05 Lockout. Prior to the lockout if a game went through 65 minutes, the game would be a tie and both teams would get only one point. Now all games have a winner with the shootout in place and one team always gets two points.
The shootout is no secret to Rangers fans as they are tied for the most shootouts played in the last five years. The Rangers, Oilers and Bruins have all participated in 65 shootouts. Approximately one out of every six regular season Rangers games have been decided by a shootout since the lockout.
Some fans hate the shootout and some love it. I am on the side that it is better then ties and until we have a better system in place, I am all for it.
We all have our favorite shootout moments whether it be Marek Malik ending the longest shootout in history or Crosby winning the first Winter Classic in a shootout.
So the NHL.com article inspired me to look up some shootout stats so join me after this for some great/crazy shootout stats and some videos... I definitely encourage you to check out the article...
