The Colorado Avalanche are playing competitive hockey. They have an 11-9-2 record, good for 24 points. To put it in perspective, it took the team 33 games to reach the 24 point mark last season. As such, I find myself checking the NHL standings on a semi-regular basis. When I do so, I am struck by how many teams have overtime losses, which are worth 1 point. I don’t like it.
History
From 1942 until 1983, all regular season NHL games ended at the 60 minute mark, and games could end in ties. Winners received 2 points, losers, 0, and each team got 1 point for a tie.