Heading into Thursday’s games, there have been 433 slashing penalties issued. More power play opportunities equal more offensive opportunities, which could explain why scoring has also increased from 2.77 to 3.04. “From what was called in pre-season to where we are now, it’s certainly changed a little bit,” Devils GM Ray Shero said. “I thought it was a little bit harsh,” Rutherford said. The question is whether a one-minute power play in overtime is the equivalent of a two-minute power play in regulation?

Source: National Post November 16, 2017 21:00 UTC