NHL's 3-2-1-0 Switch? Olympic Lessons Beckon

Executives whisper about ditching the NHL's tired 2-1-0 system after the Olympics spotlight a 3-2-1-0 format that rewards regulation wins with real juice. Teams like the Sharks and Kings flip wild-card spots under this setup, while the Capitals leapfrog Columbus, proving it shakes up the margins without torching the playoff picture. GMs know conservative late-game play for OT points pads standings and breeds mediocrity, so does Bettman finally chase the excitement international play demands?