The rule change I would most like to see implemented across all hockey leagues, real and simulated, would be the implementation of the 3-2-1-0 scoring system for calculating the standings. Regulation win gets you 3 points, OT/SO win gets you 2 points, OT/SO loss gets you 1 point, and a regulation win gets you no points. I think that this system incentivizes teams not to sit back and play for the tie or hope the game just makes it to a shootout. It's absurd that a team with a true sub .500 record (when adding together regulation losses and extra time losses) can just rack up loser points rather than wins and make the playoffs comfortably. Looking at you, New York Islanders with your 16 extra time losses. Teams should be rewarded for playing to win the game and not just squeaking by playing for OT or shootout.

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