NHL Changing Tiebreaker

Report: NHL to make regulation and overtime wins more valuable than shootout wins in case of a tiebreaker.

I know I just talked about how I hated all of the rule changes but I like this one. While shootouts are exciting, they aren't the best way to settle a hockey game. Too many teams play conservatively in overtime to make the most of their goaltender in the shootout (namely the Rangers even though they were burned for it by the Flyers). This is a start, but I don't understand why they don't alter the point system all together. The extra point for an overtime loss was meant to provide incentive for teams who played for ties instead of wins. Now that there are no ties, why does that point exist? One point for a shootout win and two points for any other win is the most realistic situation that would punish teams for losing and stop rewarding them just for keeping it close. Some die-hard fans are calling for continuous OT but it's too Utopian. There's no sense playing six periods in November and players will wear down quicker. Saving it for the playoffs also adds special meaning to games in May. NHL, you're getting warmer but not quite there yet.

P.S. I also like the additional line behind the goal line. I don't know how this took so long to think of but it's brilliant. It won't help every goal but it'll certainly be beneficial.