Some hockey purists would love for the NHL to get rid of the shoot-out. Those of us with this bent dislike how games are decided in this manner.

As Commissioner, I would tweak the points awarded to victors and losers based on what period the game is won. Teams would be given more points to win games in regulation, with the incentive dwindling as the games get decided in OT or SO. 

For example, the winning team would be awarded 3 points for games won in regulation, 2 points in OT, and 1 point in SO. The losing team would be awarded 1 point in regulation, 0.5 points in OT, and 0 points in SO. 

There are several advantages to proposing this points system:

1. Fewer games would be decided by SO.

2. Games could be decided earlier as teams would strive to win in regulation. 

3. Teams that can win more consistently in regulation would realize a greater points differential throughout the season.

4. Losing teams would be awarded fewer points.

5. More stats for us junkies!

Any thoughts?