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Old 11-23-2009, 10:47 PM   #7 (permalink)
Erik W.
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Originally Posted by jbergey22 View Post
Nothing more frustrating that having your team play a great game on the road only to lose it in a shootout.
The only team that sees a difference between a shootout and a tie is the winning team. The losing team still gets a point.

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Originally Posted by ukhotstove View Post
A what if would be, say the Stanley Cup goes down to game 7 and game 7 is tied 4-4 and been one of the greatest games ever played surely you don't want it decided on a penalty shoot out do you ?
It wouldn't happen. Shootouts only occur during the season. Postseason plays 20 minute OT periods until someone scores.
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