Along with the constant rush of excitement it’s brought with it’s constant back-and-forth style that features a great deal of open ice that leads to numerous odd-man rushes, it’s actually worked.
Almost 70% of NHL games that have extended past regulation this season have ended in overtime, compared to last year’s final toll of 44.4%.
The Kings have advanced to the new OT format three times this season, winning on two occasions, October 16 vs Minnesota and October 31 vs Nashville, while advancing to a shootout on the third.
“It was definitely exciting,” Jeff Carter said following the Kings’ OT win on October 16.