Connor McDavid calls out the NHL and demands a major change in game format

Indeed, in order to make the show much more attractive for the fans, the commissioner, Gary Bettman, chose to introduce a shootout system, in order to stop the defunct ties and thus allow to officialize a winner each time.

This was done in the event of a tie after 60 minutes of regulation time, and after an extra five minutes of overtime.

Then, in 2015-16, the overtime formula was changed again, after a lack of interest in the current formula, to make way for 3-on-3 overtime, which brought open play and a spectacle to the game, as well as ending the games on a real hockey play. If there is no winner in the five-minute overtime, there is always the shootout to settle the debate.

Now, with the growing interest in the 3-on-3 overtime, many players have expressed their disinterest in taking part in a shootout, as they feel it is not part of the DNA of a team win.

This is the case, among others, of the NHL's best player and the league's poster boy, Connor McDavid, who is currently advocating for a change in the game format.

While appearing on Sportsnet's Tim & Friends sports talk show, the Edmonton Oilers captain was quick to give his thoughts on the format.

According to McDavid, abolishing the shootout and including a 10-minute 3-on-3 overtime would go a long way in allowing the NHL to define a winner, and it would give fans a chance to enjoy the end of the show more.

Do you agree with McDavid about shootouts? Do you think it's time for the NHL to change its overtime format?

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