Controversy sparks: National Hockey League set to add new overtime rule
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The National Hockey League to implement new KHL rule that they've added to their league this past season.
The KHL was testing out a new rule that would not allow players with puck possession to retreat back across their side of center, or a minor penalty will be called after the second violation
Even since the NHL Implemented the 3-on-3 overtime, players have continuously held onto the puck by cycling back into their zone to regroup, make line change or to make a rush.
With The new rule in the KHL, the first violation the team makes will result in a faceoff in the opposing team's zone and every other violation will result in a 2-minute minor penalty.
NHL�senior vice-president of hockey operations Colin Campbell, released a statement regarding this rule:
«We don't mind the format; the one thing we don't like is it that they have decided that possession is key, and you get those boot-backs, kick-backs all the time."
If you had notice why it the score was 4-0 in overtime, the KHL has also released a explanation on that rule:
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Video: 1st Look at KHL's New Overtime Rule - NHL Watching Closely
Video: 1st Look at KHL's New Overtime Rule - NHL Watching Closely
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21 AOUT | 39 ANSWERS Controversy sparks: National Hockey League set to add new overtime rule Do you think the National Hockey League should implement this rule? | ||
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