If the NHL was based simply on wins and losses, the Rangers would currently hold a postseason spot. If the league awarded three points for a regulation win, two points for an overtime or shootout win and one point for an overtime or shootout loss, the Rangers would currently hold a postseason spot. Unfortunately, the NHL rewards teams who fail to win in regulation and are able to rack up loser points throughout the regular season, and because of this, the Rangers will most likely miss the playoffs.
Neil Paine of Five Thirty Eight joined me to talk about his recent Rangers-related playoff point article, how the Rangers’ lack of overtime and shootout play has hurt their playoff chance and ways the NHL can improve their current point system and overtime format.
Last modified: Jul 23, 2023
