Detroit is the best freakin' team in the NHL

[tuxStyle]

Shoot-outs are exciting, yes. But a ridiculous way to determine an outcome. That's the equivalent of basketball ending a tie game by having a dunking contest or baseball having a home run derby. These are meant to be entertaining exhibitions, not a means of determining winners and losers. Its just ridiculous.

I agree but with teams playing 2 games in 2 days, 2 games in 3 days, 4 games in 6 days there should be a way to end the games fast

Imagine a back to back game after one team played 4x20min overtime till 1am and then they have to fly to the next city and play another game in less than 24h

[soni]

Detroit is the best and Penguins are so overrated. I hope Detroit wins the Stanley Cup this year

[Axis]

Detroit is always at a disadvantage as well...they always have across the country road trips being in the western conference...and look what they continue to do.

6 in a row on the road now? I know it's something close to that...and they're missing their best player, and Clearly is their hottest goal scorer...if Howard starts playing well again...wow.

[bigsmitty]

Good point on the shootouts being necessary-super difficult to account for capping wise. Agreed on DET being the best-VAN/DAL, etc are quality but DET consistently shows they find ways to win (brutal cliche but true). Cheers