In today’s Minnesota Wild and Nashville Predators game we saw the very risky and very rare goalie pull in Overtime. I’ll talk through the full effect of that on today’s NHL hockey video!
For those wondering, I could only find TWO instances where this rule has actually been used to remove the loser point. For more details you can check out the video I alluded to from this last year: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=y512dbT_YLY
Man doing this is even more insane than the Patrick Roy pulling the goaltender 10 minutes before the game ends, additional insanity goes to the fact they lose the extra point if an OT goal is scored on them.
The only time it make sense to risk the guaranteed point would be if you need a ROW on the last day of the season to get a playoff spot. This was a pure gamble that paid off. Can you imagine what the coach looks like if Nashville wins the game? And yes, I know "but they didn't". To which I reply, "they definitely could have"… so that is not a valid argument.
I remember this happening a few years back. Maybe the 09-10 season. Whoever were fighting for the last seed on the playoffs did it to get the better matchup for their playoff series but that was also like the very very end of the season. Not quite the same as this. This was pretty random
Crazy story, but a little confused lol. Why pull the goalie in OT when they could've still gotten 2 points with a win in the shootout? Nashville already gets the one point either way, just seems much riskier to pull goalie than to take it to a shootout to see if they could win. Is it for ROW?
Perfect situation for this. If it failed, you would still not fault the coach. Let's see if it lights a fire under the Wild. Faith from your coach does inspire players.
I cant believe so many people in general didn't really know the rule. It's basically why you don't see teams do it for an offensive face-off with 5 to 10 seconds left in OT. If teams got the loser point, teams would easily take the risk.
I was there an also realize that I had never seen that happen in a game before. The building went nuts when they realized they had pulled Fleury. And like you, I had no idea that the “you forfeit the point if they score against you. “rule even existed. Balls of steel move.
The NHL does have to fix the overtime though. It has just become a boring game of keep away until someone makes a mistake.
In NCAA women's hockey, Ohio State tried something similar at the end of the 3rd period a couple years ago, thinking they needed the regulation win. It backfired.
I was at that game. Everyone in the crowd was super confused. Fleury was at the top of the circles like twice before and I was wondering what he was doing. I didn’t even think pulling him was a possibility because like who does that lol. But in the end it worked out and it was a cool moment to see live. ❤
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For those wondering, I could only find TWO instances where this rule has actually been used to remove the loser point. For more details you can check out the video I alluded to from this last year: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=y512dbT_YLY
(it was feb, not summer lol)
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Man doing this is even more insane than the Patrick Roy pulling the goaltender 10 minutes before the game ends, additional insanity goes to the fact they lose the extra point if an OT goal is scored on them.
The only time it make sense to risk the guaranteed point would be if you need a ROW on the last day of the season to get a playoff spot. This was a pure gamble that paid off. Can you imagine what the coach looks like if Nashville wins the game? And yes, I know "but they didn't". To which I reply, "they definitely could have"… so that is not a valid argument.
Lose thr point if you get scored on. Earn the extra point if you win. Show me 3 point OT games.
I remember this happening a few years back. Maybe the 09-10 season. Whoever were fighting for the last seed on the playoffs did it to get the better matchup for their playoff series but that was also like the very very end of the season. Not quite the same as this. This was pretty random
I love this and I love Roy pulling the goalie with like 12 mins left
happened in 2017 LA vs Boston but it was less than 0.9 sec left and Toffoli made a buzzer beater this on the other hand is wild ( haha get it)
Pretty ballsy move from Hynes.
Boldy and Krill the Thrill are amazing!!
KHL does that all over the place. But KHL doesn’t have that rule that team loses a point
Crazy story, but a little confused lol. Why pull the goalie in OT when they could've still gotten 2 points with a win in the shootout? Nashville already gets the one point either way, just seems much riskier to pull goalie than to take it to a shootout to see if they could win. Is it for ROW?
risk vs reward rules are amazing, very cool
I cant believe the Minnesota Subways won 4 on 3 with a pulled goalie in overtime.
I would expect something like this from Roy instead 😂
I was at the game and was so confused
Sutter should have done this last season.
I pray Minnesota overtakes Vegas after the deadline…
The NHL point system is flawed anyways there's nothing to lose in overtime. You're already guaranteed one point just go for the win
"This is why you need to be subscribed to my YouTube channel". Truer words have never been spoken. Well done Eck.
Perfect situation for this. If it failed, you would still not fault the coach. Let's see if it lights a fire under the Wild. Faith from your coach does inspire players.
I cant believe so many people in general didn't really know the rule.
It's basically why you don't see teams do it for an offensive face-off with 5 to 10 seconds left in OT.
If teams got the loser point, teams would easily take the risk.
I was there an also realize that I had never seen that happen in a game before. The building went nuts when they realized they had pulled Fleury. And like you, I had no idea that the “you forfeit the point if they score against you. “rule even existed. Balls of steel move.
The NHL does have to fix the overtime though. It has just become a boring game of keep away until someone makes a mistake.
I dont see what's the big risk. How often do you score on your own net?
In NCAA women's hockey, Ohio State tried something similar at the end of the 3rd period a couple years ago, thinking they needed the regulation win. It backfired.
The NHL makes rules just for the sake of making rules
4 skaters is 4 skaters
I was watching this game and I was stunned when Minnesota pulled Fleury in OT
Wow. Nordy will be pleased!
What would make the rule even crazier is if the opposing team doesn’t get their one point.
This was the first time in NHL…… this has been done elsewhere already!
Wild are great at being mid, can't wait for us to get a terrible draft pick, not make the playoffs and still be mid
I think it's great when rare thing like these happens! Makes the game more exciting. More teams should do these kind of tactics
You guys should watch KHL. They pull goalie in ot constantly
I was at that game. Everyone in the crowd was super confused. Fleury was at the top of the circles like twice before and I was wondering what he was doing. I didn’t even think pulling him was a possibility because like who does that lol. But in the end it worked out and it was a cool moment to see live. ❤
I remember when Federov pulled the goalie in OT for a KHL game, and they won, which made me win my KHL parlay. Good times
It would be even more interesting if scoring with the empty net made it so the other team doesn't get the free point for losing in overtime.
12 game point streak and still this team finds ways to make me lose my sanity.
I was at that game and I knew about the rule! I can't believe I got to see that live
Such a wild game, no pun intended
TIL a new rule. Had no clue about the forfeiting of the point.