The rise of empty net goals is changing the NHL
‘Free goals’ have reached all-time highs, affecting everything from scoring races to contract negotiations.
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The pessimist in me says defense is just not what it used to be.
The rules have consistently changed to favor offense. From 2 line pass to stricter holding and checking rules the league wants more scoring. It's not that D isn't as good it's that it's forwards "have it easier" than 20 years ago.